CVE-2005-0839 Privilege escalation in n/a

What is CVE-2005-0839?

CVE-2005-0839 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 23 Mar 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0839?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Linux kernel.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0839?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2005-0839 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0839 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as GHSA-5p48-9f6j-489r.