CVE-2005-0839

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.

Score

CVSS 2.0 7.2 High

Status

Modified - secalert@redhat.com

Published

2005-05-02

Last modified

2024-08-07

Affected products

• Linux Kernel (Linux)

References

• http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset%4041fa6464E1UuGu6zmketEYxm73KSyQ
• http://www.mail-archive.com/linux-kernel%40vger.kernel.org/msg64704.html
• http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-366.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427980/100/0/threaded
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9460