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.
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T23:01:59.428Z
Reserved: 2005-10-18T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2005-3257

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Status : Deferred
Published: 2005-10-18T22:02:00.000
Modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
Link: CVE-2005-3257


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