fte-console in the fte package before 0.46b-4.1 does not drop root privileges, which allows local users to gain root access via the virtual console device.
References
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http://www.debian.org/security/1998/19981207 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1609 |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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Information
Published : 1998-12-06 21:00
Updated : 2017-10-09 18:29
NVD link : CVE-1999-1276
Mitre link : CVE-1999-1276
JSON object : View
CWE
Products Affected
debian
- debian_linux
linux
- linux_kernel