# CVE-2008-1005: WebCore, as used in Apple Safari before 3.1, does not properly mask the password field when reverse conversion is used with the Kotoeri inpu

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-03-19 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

WebCore, as used in Apple Safari before 3.1, does not properly mask the password field when reverse conversion is used with the Kotoeri input method, which allows physically proximate attackers to read the password.

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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41329
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019656
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-079A.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00000.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28290
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307563
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28326
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0920/references
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29393

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