CVE-2005-3257

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.

CVSS v2.0 NVD

4.6 MEDIUMAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS

1.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, 64th percentile

Published

2005-10-18

Updated

2024-08-07

Proof-of-concept exploits (1)

• http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=334113

ExploitDB entries (1)

• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/26353

Security advisories

• http://secunia.com/advisories/17226
• http://secunia.com/advisories/17826
• http://secunia.com/advisories/17995
• http://secunia.com/advisories/18203
• http://secunia.com/advisories/19185
• http://secunia.com/advisories/19369
• http://secunia.com/advisories/19374
• http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:218
• http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:219
• http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:220
• http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:235
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15122
• https://usn.ubuntu.com/231-1

References

• CVE Record
• NVD entry