CVE-2008-1005 Information disclosure in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 19 Mar 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Physically proximate attackers can read passwords in Safari due to improper masking in the Kotoeri input method.

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-2008-1005?

CVE-2008-1005 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari, published on 19 Mar 2008. 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

WebCore, as used in Apple Safari before 3.1, does not properly mask the password field when reverse conversion is used with the Kotoeri input method, which allows physically proximate attackers to read the password.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1005?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Safari.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1005?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1005 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2008-1005 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1005 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Safari vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qf29-g3vw-qh22.