CVE-2005-3257

security flaw

Published Oct 18, 2005 CVSS 2.0 · 4.6 Medium EPSS 1.1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-1017-1 New Linux kernel 2.6.8 packages fix several vulnerabilities
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-1018-1 New Linux kernel 2.4.27 packages fix several vulnerabilities
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-1018-2 New Linux kernel 2.4.27 packages fix several vulnerabilities
EUVD 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 Ubuntu USN USN-231-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 11:01 PM
Reserved
Oct 18, 2005, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 18, 2005, 10:02 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:16 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Oct 15, 2005, 12:00 AM