Medium severity5.5NVD Advisory· Published Jul 12, 2022· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2011-4916
CVE-2011-4916
Description
Linux kernel through 3.1 allows local users to obtain sensitive keystroke information via access to /dev/pts/ and /dev/tty*.
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References
2- lkml.org/lkml/2011/11/7/355nvdExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/12/28/3nvdExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
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