CVE-2006-1444: Low severity Apple iOS and macOS vulnerability
Published May 12, 2006
·Updated
CoreGraphics in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.6, when "Enable access for assistive devices" is on, allows an application to bypass restrictions for secure event input and read certain events from other applications in the same window session by using Quartz Event Services.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.6
Remediation
Event History
May 12, 2006
CVE Published
09:02 PM
May 13, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-1444?
CVE-2006-1444 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-1444?
To fix CVE-2006-1444, users should disable the 'Enable access for assistive devices' setting in Mac OS X.
3
What version of Mac OS X is affected by CVE-2006-1444?
CVE-2006-1444 specifically affects Mac OS X version 10.4.6.
4
What are the implications of CVE-2006-1444?
CVE-2006-1444 allows unauthorized applications to read input events from other applications, potentially compromising user privacy.
5
Is CVE-2006-1444 still a concern for current users?
CVE-2006-1444 is primarily a concern for legacy users still running Mac OS X 10.4.6, as supported software has since been updated.