Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU100018

Improper privilege management in Linux kernel - CVE-1999-0720

Published: August 23, 1999 / Updated: November 7, 2024

Vulnerability identifier: #VU100018

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-1999-0720

CWE-ID: CWE-269

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: Public exploit is available

Vendor: Linux Foundation

Affected software:
Linux kernel

Detailed 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.

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