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[Bug 1314488] [NEW] I can see password when typing

 

*** This bug is a security vulnerability ***

Public security bug reported:

If I press Ctrl+Alt+F1 and log in, I can see password in screen when
typing, because screen doesn't change to terminal.

** Affects: linux (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New

** Attachment added: "How the passwd is seen"
   https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314488/+attachment/4101048/+files/Screenshot%20from%202014-04-30%2008%3A29%3A51.png

** Information type changed from Private Security to Public Security

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Title:
  I can see password when typing

Status in “linux” package in Ubuntu:
  New

Bug description:
  If I press Ctrl+Alt+F1 and log in, I can see password in screen when
  typing, because screen doesn't change to terminal.

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