CVE-2006-6953 (GCVE-0-2006-6953)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2007-01-29 16:00 – Updated: 2024-08-07 20:50
VLAI
Summary
The virtual keyboard implementation in GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager changes the color of a key as it is pressed, which allows local users to capture arbitrary keystrokes, such as for passwords, by shoulder surfing or grabbing periodic screenshots.
Severity
No CVSS data available.
CWE
  • n/a
Assigner
References
Date Public
2006-06-23 00:00
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