Vulnerability Details : CVE-2005-3257

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.
Published 2005-10-18 22:02:00
Updated 2018-10-03 21:31:51
Source MITRE
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Products affected by CVE-2005-3257

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2005-3257

EPSS FAQ
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History
~ %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2005-3257

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source First Seen
4.6
 MEDIUM AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
3.9
6.4
 NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2005-3257

  • Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2005-3257

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