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ID:10837 - Exploit for Improper privilege management in Linux kernel - CVE-1999-0720
ID:10837 - Exploit for Improper privilege management in Linux kernel - CVE-1999-0720
Published: November 7, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU100018
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-1999-0720
CWE-ID: CWE-269
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to read and manipulate data.
The pt_chown command in Linux allows local users to modify TTY terminal devices that belong to other users.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's repository.