CVE-2005-0839

CVE-2005-0839 affects the Linux kernel 2.6 family, where access to the N_MOUSE line discipline for TTYs was not restricted. This allowed a local attacker to inject mouse movements or keystrokes into other user sessions, potentially enabling privilege escalation. The issue is fixed in later kernel...

CVE-2005-0839

Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.11 does not restrict access to the NMOUSE line discipline for a TTY, which allows local users to gain privileges by injecting mouse or keyboard events into other user sessions...