Re: Exploit code for PalmOS

[phr () DOC IC AC UK (Philip Rowlands)]

Darren Moffat - Solaris Sustaining Engineering wrote:
> > Does anyone here has exploit code (or shell code) for Palm OS? We're looking
> > to develop a proof of concept exploit.
> > If there's anybody on this list that have something like that (or think they
> > are able to develop something like that) please drop me a note.
>
> What would you be wanting to exploit ?  There is no security mechanisms
> under PalmOS.  If you have access to the device you can do what you like
> to it.

IIRC, the Palm defaults to "Beam Receive On", in order to receive
electronic address cards, applications etc. It may be possible to
transmit a malformed address card to cause the Palm to crash or lose
data.

Phil