#VU95243 Security restrictions bypass in Linux kernel - CVE-2005-3257
Published: October 19, 2005 / Updated: August 2, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU95243
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2005-3257
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation
Linux Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to read and manipulate data.
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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's repository.
External links
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=334113
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2007-0304.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17226
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17826
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17995
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18203
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19185
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19369
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19374
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1017
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1018
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:218
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:219
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:220
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:235
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15122
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10615
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/231-1/