Privilege Escalation via N_MOUSE Line Discipline in Linux Kernel 2.6

CVE-2005-0839 · HIGH Severity

AV:L/AC:L/AU:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

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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