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.
Published: 2010-03-29
Score: 7.6 High
EPSS: 2.2% Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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EUVD 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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Microsoft 27mhz Wireless Keyboard
cve-icon MITRE

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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