CVE-2005-3257
Linux Kernel - Access Control
Title source: ruleDescription
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
References (18)
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