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CVE-2005-0839
Published: Mar 23, 2005
Modified: Aug 7, 2024
PUBLISHED
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.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
n/a | n/a | affected n/a |
References
RHSA-2005:366
vendor-advisory
x_refsource_REDHAT
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:9460
vdb-entry
signature
x_refsource_OVAL
[linux-kernel] 20050301 Re: Breakage from patch: Only root should be able to set the N_MOUSE line discipline.
mailing-list
x_refsource_MLIST
FLSA:157459-3
vendor-advisory
x_refsource_FEDORA
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