CVE-2016-1584

Unity8 converged application lifecycle allows background applications to use on-screen keyboard when not top-most

Description

In all versions of Unity8 a running but not active application on a large-screen device could talk with Maliit and consume keyboard input.

Category

1.6
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.24%
Third-Party Advisory launchpad.net
Affected: Ubuntu Unity8
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bazaar.launchpad.net/~mir-team/qtmir/trunk/revision/521 third party advisory release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1584?
CVE-2016-1584 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-1584?
To fix CVE-2016-1584, 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-2016-1584 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-1584 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-1584?
CVE-2016-1584 affects Ubuntu Unity8.
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