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CVE-2006-6953

2.1 · LOW

The virtual keyboard implementation in GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager changes the color of a key as it is pressed, which allows local users to capture arbitrary keystrokes, such as for passwords, by…

Published Jan 29, 2007globetrotterCWE-200EPSS 0.31%

Overview

CVE-2006-6953 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting globetrotter mobility_manager. It was published on January 29, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The virtual keyboard implementation in GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager changes the color of a key as it is pressed, which allows local users to capture arbitrary keystrokes, such as for passwords, by shoulder surfing or grabbing periodic screenshots.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from globetrotter. Update mobility_manager to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6953?

CVE-2006-6953 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting globetrotter mobility_manager. It was published on January 29, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2006-6953?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-6953?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from globetrotter. Update mobility_manager to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-6953?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-6953 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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