# CVE-2009-0657: Toshiba Face Recognition 2.0.2.32 allows physically proximate attackers to obtain notebook access by presenting a large number of images for

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2009-02-20 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Toshiba Face Recognition 2.0.2.32 allows physically proximate attackers to obtain notebook access by presenting a large number of images for which the viewpoint and lighting have been modified to match a stored image of the authorized notebook user.

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## References

- http://www.blackhat.com/presentations/bh-dc-09/Nguyen/BlackHat-DC-09-Nguyen-Face-not-your-password.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498997
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48963
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32700
- http://www.blackhat.com/html/bh-dc-09/bh-dc-09-archives.html#Nguyen
- http://security.bkis.vn/?p=292

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