CVE-2006-6953 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can capture keystrokes, including passwords, by observing visual feedback or screenshots in the GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager virtual keyboard.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-6953?
CVE-2006-6953 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Jan 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The virtual keyboard implementation in GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager changes the color of a key as it is pressed, which allows local users to capture arbitrary keystrokes, such as for passwords, by shoulder surfing or grabbing periodic screenshots.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6953?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Globetrotter Mobility Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6953?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6953 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2006-6953 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-6953 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-754q-jgg9-pxx9.