CVE-2005-3257

Linux Kernel - Access Control

Title source: rule

Description

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.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Rudolf Polzer · textlocallinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/26353

Scores

EPSS 0.0039
EPSS Percentile 59.4%

Classification

CWE
CWE-264
Status draft

Affected Products (2)

linux/linux_kernel
linux/linux_kernel

Timeline

Published Oct 18, 2005
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026