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.
References (5)
Core 5
Core References
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_mlist
http://www.mail-archive.com/linux-kernel%40vger.kernel.org/msg64704.html
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_redhat
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-366.html
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
signature
x_refsource_oval
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9460
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vendor-advisory
x_refsource_fedora
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427980/100/0/threaded
Various Sources x_refsource_misc
http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset%4041fa6464E1UuGu6zmketEYxm73KSyQ
Scores
EPSS
0.0038
EPSS Percentile
31.3%
Details
Status
published
Products (12)
linux/linux_kernel
2.6.0
linux/linux_kernel
2.6.1 (3 CPE variants)
linux/linux_kernel
2.6.2
linux/linux_kernel
2.6.3
linux/linux_kernel
2.6.4
linux/linux_kernel
2.6.5
linux/linux_kernel
2.6.6
linux/linux_kernel
2.6.7
linux/linux_kernel
2.6.8
linux/linux_kernel
2.6.8.1
... and 2 more
Published
May 02, 2005
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026