Synaptic Package Manager passwd prompt not capturing cursor

[Dishypnosis]

At first I found this merely annoying, that is, until I opened Synaptic Package Manager on top of my browser while assuming due to the (on top) placement of the passwd prompt that it had captured the cursor, but instead found my passwd being entered in to Google Instant Search -- which was behind the passwd prompt. The passwd prompt consistantly fails to capture input unless it is clicked first, but it was when I found my passwd "on the internet" that I became a bit concerned. This is clearly a bug, and could with little imagination become an issue for someone. Until it is fixed, be aware and be cautious.

Linux Mint Maya (Mate)

[Dishypnosis (dishypnosis)]

Update: I failed to mention that other forms of authentication produce the same results, i.e. launching Gparted, etc.