Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published May 2, 2005· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2005-0839
CVE-2005-0839
Description
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.
AI Insight
LLM-synthesized narrative grounded in this CVE's description and references.
Affected products
16cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 15 more
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.10:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.1:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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:2.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.9:2.6.20:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: <2.6.11
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
5- linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset%4041fa6464E1UuGu6zmketEYxm73KSyQnvd
- www.mail-archive.com/linux-kernel%40vger.kernel.org/msg64704.htmlnvd
- www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-366.htmlnvd
- www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427980/100/0/threadednvd
- oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9460nvd
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