CVE-2005-3257: Linux Kernel

Medium severity, CVSS 4.6. EPSS: 1.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Affected products

• Linux Linux Kernel: version 2.6.12 only; version 2.6.14.4 only

Published 2005-10-18. Last modified 2026-06-16.