# CVE-2006-1444: CoreGraphics in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.6, when "Enable access for assistive devices" is on, allows an application to bypass restrictions for se

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2006-05-12 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

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.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17951
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1779
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-132A.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016079
- http://www.osvdb.org/25588
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26409
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/May/msg00003.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20077

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