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CVE-2010-1184

7.6 · HIGH

The Microsoft wireless keyboard uses XOR encryption with a key derived from the MAC address, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain keystroke information and inject arbitrary commands…

Published Mar 29, 2010microsoftCWE-310EPSS 7.96%

Overview

CVE-2010-1184 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft 27mhz_wireless_keyboard. It was published on March 29, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Microsoft wireless keyboard uses XOR encryption with a key derived from the MAC address, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain keystroke information and inject arbitrary commands via a nearby wireless device, as demonstrated by Keykeriki 2.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update 27mhz_wireless_keyboard 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

Refwww.remote-exploit.org/?p=437Refwww.theregister.co.uk/2010/03/26/open_source_wireless_sniffer/Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/57978Refwww.remote-exploit.org/?p=437Refwww.theregister.co.uk/2010/03/26/open_source_wireless_sniffer/Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/57978

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1184?

CVE-2010-1184 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft 27mhz_wireless_keyboard. It was published on March 29, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-1184?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-1184?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update 27mhz_wireless_keyboard 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-2010-1184?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2010-1184 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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