Synaptics touchpad drivers have the potential for key logging

​A possible security vulnerability has been found in some versions of Synaptics touchpad drivers. A malicious party would require full administrative privileges to a system to take advantage of the vulnerability.

The issue has been covered in the media overseas.

OEMs affected are likely to be releasing updated drivers with the vulnerability resolved.

OEM information and links:

• HP (Security Bulletin HPSBHF03564)