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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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
Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Products Affected
linux
- linux_kernel