CVE-2005-0839

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 22.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

May 2, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (10)

secalert@redhathttp://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset%4041fa6464E1UuGu6zmketEYxm73KSyQ
secalert@redhathttp://www.mail-archive.com/linux-kernel%40vger.kernel.org/msg64704.html
secalert@redhathttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-366.html
secalert@redhathttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427980/100/0/threaded
secalert@redhathttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9460
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset%4041fa6464E1UuGu6zmketEYxm73KSyQ
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.mail-archive.com/linux-kernel%40vger.kernel.org/msg64704.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-366.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427980/100/0/threaded
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9460

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-0839?

CVE-2005-0839 is a none vulnerability published on May 2, 2005. 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.

When was CVE-2005-0839 disclosed?

CVE-2005-0839 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 2, 2005, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2005-0839 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-0839 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 22.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-0839?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-0839, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2005-0839

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