OSVDB ID: 25583 Title: Apple Mac OS X AppKit NSSecureTextField Input Disclosure |
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Description |
Mac OS X contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is triggered when switching between text input fields and NSSecureTextField may fail to re-enable secure event input, which will disclose some input character and keyboard event information resulting in a loss of confidentiality. |
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Local Access Required
Attack Type: Information Disclosure Impact: Loss of Confidentiality Exploit: Exploit Unknown Disclosure: OSVDB Verified |
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Install Apple Security Update 2006-003, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds. |
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Unknown or Incomplete |