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…

published March 23, 2005

CVSS
—
EPSS
0%
Percentile
30.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

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.

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00383 · 30.9th percentile
Published
2005-03-23T05:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 MAR 05:00Z
    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…
    cvelistv5