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CVE-2005-3257

MEDIUM · CVSS 4.6 EPSS 1.06%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2005-10-18 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6. It affects Linux.

CVE
CVE-2005-3257
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
4.6
EPSS
1.06%
Linux

Original NVD Description

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.