25583 : Apple Mac OS X AppKit NSSecureTextField Input Disclosure
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Disclosure

May 08, 2006

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Unknown

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Unknown

Solution

Unknown

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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.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Information Disclosure
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

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.

Products

Apple Computer, Inc.
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Mac OS X
Watch-list
10.4
10.4.1
10.4.2
10.4.3
10.4.4
10.4.5
10.4.6

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