CVE-2005-0839 (GCVE-0-2005-0839)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2005-03-23 05:00 – Updated: 2024-08-07 21:28
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.11 does not restrict access to the N_MOUSE line discipline for a TTY, which allows local users to gain privileges by injecting mouse or keyboard events into other user sessions.
Severity
No CVSS data available.
CWE
- n/a
Assigner
References
5 references
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|---|---|
| http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-366.html | vendor-advisoryx_refsource_REDHAT |
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| http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427980/100… | vendor-advisoryx_refsource_FEDORA |
| http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset%4041f… | x_refsource_MISC |
Date Public
2005-02-26 00:00
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