Bug#301372: kernel-source-2.6.8: [CAN-2005-0839] Insecure restriction of access to the N_MOUSE line disciple for TTYs

2005-03-28 Thread Horms
tags 301372 +pending thanks On Fri, Mar 25, 2005 at 01:37:14PM +0100, Moritz Muehlenhoff wrote: > Package: kernel-source-2.6.8 > Version: 2.6.8-15 > Severity: grave > Tags: security > > Kernels before 2.6.11 do not properly restrict access to the N_MOUSE line > disciple for TTYs, which allows loc

Bug#301372: kernel-source-2.6.8: [CAN-2005-0839] Insecure restriction of access to the N_MOUSE line disciple for TTYs

2005-03-25 Thread Moritz Muehlenhoff
Package: kernel-source-2.6.8 Version: 2.6.8-15 Severity: grave Tags: security Kernels before 2.6.11 do not properly restrict access to the N_MOUSE line disciple for TTYs, which allows local users to inject mouse or keyboard events into other's users sessions and possibly gain extended privileges.