CVE-2005-0839
- State
- Published
- Severity
- Not scored
- Published
- Mar 23, 2005
- Updated
- Aug 7, 2024
- Reserved
- Mar 23, 2005
Description
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.
Scores
The record has no CVSS score.
Weaknesses
The record names no weakness.
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
n/an/a |
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References
- RHSA-2005:366vendor-advisory
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:9460vdb-entrysignature
- [linux-kernel] 20050301 Re: Breakage from patch: Only root should be able to set the N_MOUSE line discipline.mailing-list
- FLSA:157459-3vendor-advisory
- http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset%4041fa6464E1UuGu6zmketEYxm73KSyQ
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