CVE-2005-0839 (GCVE-0-2005-0839)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5
Published
2005-03-23 05:00
Modified
2024-08-07 21:28
Severity ?
CWE
  • n/a
Summary
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.
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