CVE-2006-1439

Name: CVE-2006-1439
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-05-12T21:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-1439 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. NSSecureTextField in AppKit in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.6 does not re-enable secure event input under certain circumstances, which could allow other applications in the window session to monitor input characters and keyboard events.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NSSecureTextField in AppKit in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.6 does not re-enable secure event input under certain circumstances, which could allow other applications in the window session to monitor input characters and keyboard events.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.41%

33.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.6

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/May/msg00003.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/20077Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/25583
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17951
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-132A.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1779Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26404
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/May/msg00003.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/20077Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/25583
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17951
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-132A.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1779Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26404

Timeline

Published: May 12, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-1439?

How severe is CVE-2006-1439?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-1439 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1439?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST