CVE Catalog

CVE-2000-0946

Medium
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.36%

30th percentile - higher than 30% of all known CVEs

Summary

Compaq Easy Access Keyboard software version 1.3 does not properly disable access to custom buttons when the screen is locked, which could allow an attacker to gain privileges or execute programs without authorization.

Risk Assessment

An attacker with physical access can bypass the screen lock and perform unauthorized actions, posing a threat to data confidentiality and integrity.

Recommendation

Update Compaq Easy Access Keyboard software to a newer version or disable custom buttons in security policy.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Compaq Easy Access Keyboard software 1.3 does not properly disable access to custom buttons when the screen is locked, which could allow an attacker to gain privileges or execute programs without authorization.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS