CVE-2005-3257

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…

published October 18, 2005

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
64.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

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.

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01058 · 64.2th percentile
Published
2005-10-18T04:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 OCT 04:00Z
    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…
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