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.
Published 2005-05-02 04:00:00
Updated 2023-02-13 01:15:46
Source Red Hat, Inc.
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Threat overview for CVE-2005-0839

Top countries where our scanners detected CVE-2005-0839
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
7.2
HIGH AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
3.9
10.0
NIST

References for CVE-2005-0839

Products affected by CVE-2005-0839

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