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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EUVD 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 Ubuntu USN USN-103-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
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cve-icon MITRE

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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cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2005-05-02T04:00:00.000

Modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193

Link: CVE-2005-0839

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Important

Publid Date: 2005-01-28T00:00:00Z

Links: CVE-2005-0839 - Bugzilla

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