CVE-2012-3718 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can install malicious input methods to intercept keystrokes and read passwords entered in the macOS Login Window or Screen Saver Unlock.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-3718?
CVE-2012-3718 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 20 Sep 2012. 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
Apple Mac OS X before 10.7.5 and 10.8.x before 10.8.2 allows local users to read passwords entered into Login Window (aka LoginWindow) or Screen Saver Unlock by installing an input method that intercepts keystrokes.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3718?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3718?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-3718 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2012-3718 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-3718 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hrvp-9q3m-77cw.