Vulnerability Details : CVE-2005-0839
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.
Threat overview for CVE-2005-0839
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Top open port discovered on systems with this issue
49153
IPs affected by CVE-2005-0839 10,849
Threat actors abusing to this issue?
Yes
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2005-0839
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 6 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2005-0839
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
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10.0
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NIST |
References for CVE-2005-0839
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-366.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427980/100/0/threaded
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http://www.mail-archive.com/linux-kernel%40vger.kernel.org/msg64704.html
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https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9460
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http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset%4041fa6464E1UuGu6zmketEYxm73KSyQ
Products affected by CVE-2005-0839
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.1:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.1:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.9:2.6.20:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.10:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*