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 terminals of other users and gain privileges, as demonstrated by modifying key bindings using loadkeys.
Configurations

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OR cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.14.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

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Information

Published : 2005-10-18 22:02

Updated : 2018-10-03 21:31


NVD link : CVE-2005-3257

Mitre link : CVE-2005-3257

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2005-3257


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Products Affected

linux

  • linux_kernel
CWE
CWE-264

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