Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Synaptics TouchPad Drivers by Synaptics

CVE-2017-17556

What is CVE-2017-17556?

A vulnerability in Synaptics TouchPad drivers allows local users with administrative privileges to exploit a debug tool and gain access to sensitive information, such as keyboard scan codes. By altering specific registry keys, users can leverage this weakness to compromise the confidentiality of keyboard inputs, potentially exposing sensitive data entered by the user. This vulnerability underscores the importance of secure driver configurations and access controls to protect against unauthorized access.

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