CVE-2005-3257 | Date: (C)2005-10-18 (M)2023-12-22 |
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.
CVSS Score and Metrics +CVSS Score and Metrics -CVSS V2 Severity: |
CVSS Score : 4.6 |
Exploit Score: 3.9 |
Impact Score: 6.4 |
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CVSS V2 Metrics: |
Access Vector: LOCAL |
Access Complexity: LOW |
Authentication: NONE |
Confidentiality: PARTIAL |
Integrity: PARTIAL |
Availability: PARTIAL |
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