cve/2005/CVE-2005-0839.md

CVE-2005-0839

Description

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.

POC

Reference

• http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-366.html
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9460

Github

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