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CVE-2008-1005

WebCore, as used in Apple Safari before 3.1, does not properly mask the password field when reverse conversion is used with the Kotoeri inp…

Published 18 y ago · modified 4 mo ago · JSON

CVSS
2.1
v2.0 · NVD
CISA KEV
No
not known exploited
EPSS
0.4%
percentile 32%
Public exploits
0
none known

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.

Exploit prediction (EPSS)

0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 32% of all scored CVEs.

CVSS scores

Assigned byVersionScoreVector
NVD2.02.1AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Classification

Weakness
  • CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

References

  • exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com /vulnerabilities/41329 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF, x_transferred
  • securitytracker.com /id?1019656 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK, x_transferred
  • us-cert.gov /cas/techalerts/TA08-079A.html · third-party-advisory, x_refsource_CERT, x_transferred
  • lists.apple.com /archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00000.html · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_APPLE, x_transferred
  • securityfocus.com /bid/28290 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID, x_transferred
  • docs.info.apple.com /article.html?artnum=307563 · x_refsource_CONFIRM, x_transferred
  • securityfocus.com /bid/28326 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID, x_transferred
  • vupen.com /english/advisories/2008/0920/references · vdb-entry, x_refsource_VUPEN, x_transferred
  • secunia.com /advisories/29393 · third-party-advisory, x_refsource_SECUNIA, x_transferred

Sources

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