CVE-2010-1184 Weak cryptography in n/a
Weak XOR encryption in Microsoft wireless keyboards allows nearby attackers to capture keystrokes and inject commands.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2010-1184?
CVE-2010-1184 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Mar 2010. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Microsoft wireless keyboard uses XOR encryption with a key derived from the MAC address, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain keystroke information and inject arbitrary commands via a nearby wireless device, as demonstrated by Keykeriki 2.
Weakness: CWE-310
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-1184?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft 27mhz Wireless Keyboard.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1184?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-1184 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2010-1184 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-1184 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mjhp-5894-9p2c.