CVE-2008-1005

Description

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.

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41329	vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019656	vdb entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-079A.html	third party advisory us government resource
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00000.html	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28290	vdb entry
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307563
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28326	vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0920/references	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/29393	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1005?: CVE-2008-1005 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-1005?: To fix CVE-2008-1005, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-1005 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-1005 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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Description

Category

CWE-200 – Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

References

Frequently Asked Questions