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.
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Affected Vendors & Products
Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2005-0840 | 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. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-103-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T21:28:28.394Z
Reserved: 2005-03-23T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2005-0839
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Status : Deferred
Published: 2005-05-02T04:00:00.000
Modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
Link: CVE-2005-0839
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
EUVD
Ubuntu USN