# CVE-2000-0946: Compaq Easy Access Keyboard software 1.3 does not properly disable access to custom buttons when the screen is locked, which could allow an

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2001-01-22 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Compaq Easy Access Keyboard software 1.3 does not properly disable access to custom buttons when the screen is locked, which could allow an attacker to gain privileges or execute programs without authorization.

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## References

- http://www.osvdb.org/5831
- http://www5.compaq.com/support/files/desktops/us/revision/1723.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5718
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/ntbugtraq/2000-q4/0023.html

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