CVE-2005-0839

security flaw

Published Mar 23, 2005 CVSS 2.0 · 7.2 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
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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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 9:28 PM
Reserved
Mar 23, 2005, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 2, 2005, 4:00 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:11 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Jan 28, 2005, 12:00 AM