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.
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Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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

Information

Published : 2005-10-18 15:02

Updated : 2018-10-03 14:31


NVD link : CVE-2005-3257

Mitre link : CVE-2005-3257


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CWE
CWE-264

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Products Affected

linux

  • linux_kernel