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CVE-2005-3257

MEDIUM CVSS: 4.6 Published: 2005-10-18 Modified: 2026-06-16

Description

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.

Affected Platforms

Linux Linux Kernel

Weakness Type

CWE-264

References