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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 privileg…

Published 21 y ago · modified 4 mo ago · JSON

CVSS
7.2
v2.0 · NVD
CISA KEV
No
not known exploited
EPSS
0.4%
percentile 33%
Public exploits
0
none known

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.

Exploit prediction (EPSS)

0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 33% of all scored CVEs.

CVSS scores

Assigned byVersionScoreVector
NVD2.07.2AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Classification

Technology feeds
Linux kernel (RSS, critical only)

References

  • redhat.com /support/errata/RHSA-2005-366.html · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT, x_transferred
  • oval.cisecurity.org /repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9460 · vdb-entry, signature, x_refsource_OVAL, x_transferred
  • mail-archive.com /linux-kernel%40vger.kernel.org/msg64704.html · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, x_transferred
  • securityfocus.com /archive/1/427980/100/0/threaded · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA, x_transferred
  • linux.bkbits.net /linux-2.6/cset%4041fa6464E1UuGu6zmketEYxm73KSyQ · x_refsource_MISC, x_transferred

Sources

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