CVE-2005-0839

Published: May 2, 2005Modified: Apr 16, 2026

7.2

Vector

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

Exploitability: 3.9 / Impact: 10.0

Source: NVD

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.

Affected (15)

Products: Linux: Linux Kernel

Linux

1 product

Linux Kernel

Configuration A

15 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Linux Linux Kernel	Version 2.6.0
Linux Linux Kernel	Version 2.6.10
Linux Linux Kernel	Version 2.6.10 rc2
Linux Linux Kernel	Version 2.6.1
Linux Linux Kernel	Version 2.6.1 rc1
Linux Linux Kernel	Version 2.6.1 rc2
Linux Linux Kernel	Version 2.6.2
Linux Linux Kernel	Version 2.6.3
Linux Linux Kernel	Version 2.6.4
Linux Linux Kernel	Version 2.6.5
Linux Linux Kernel	Version 2.6.6
Linux Linux Kernel	Version 2.6.7
Linux Linux Kernel	Version 2.6.8.1
Linux Linux Kernel	Version 2.6.8
Linux Linux Kernel	Version 2.6.9 2.6.20