Description
The Microsoft wireless keyboard uses XOR encryption with a key derived from the MAC address, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain keystroke information and inject arbitrary commands via a nearby wireless device, as demonstrated by Keykeriki 2.
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Remediation
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2010-1214 | The Microsoft wireless keyboard uses XOR encryption with a key derived from the MAC address, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain keystroke information and inject arbitrary commands via a nearby wireless device, as demonstrated by Keykeriki 2. |
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T01:14:06.640Z
Reserved: 2010-03-29T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2010-1184
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Status : Modified
Published: 2010-03-29T22:30:00.377
Modified: 2026-04-29T01:13:23.040
Link: CVE-2010-1184
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OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
EUVD