The VT implementation (vt_ioctl.c) in Linux kernel 2.6.12, and possibly other versions including 2.6.14.4, allows local users to use the KDSKBSENT ioctl on terminals of other users and gain privileges, as demonstrated by modifying key bindings using loadkeys.
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Affected Vendors & Products
Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DSA |
DSA-1017-1 | New Linux kernel 2.6.8 packages fix several vulnerabilities |
Debian DSA |
DSA-1018-1 | New Linux kernel 2.4.27 packages fix several vulnerabilities |
Debian DSA |
DSA-1018-2 | New Linux kernel 2.4.27 packages fix several vulnerabilities |
EUVD |
EUVD-2005-3256 | The VT implementation (vt_ioctl.c) in Linux kernel 2.6.12, and possibly other versions including 2.6.14.4, allows local users to use the KDSKBSENT ioctl on terminals of other users and gain privileges, as demonstrated by modifying key bindings using loadkeys. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-231-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T23:01:59.428Z
Reserved: 2005-10-18T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2005-3257
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Status : Deferred
Published: 2005-10-18T22:02:00.000
Modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
Link: CVE-2005-3257
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DSA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN