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CVE-1999-1276

HIGH CVSS: 7.2 Published: 1998-12-07 Modified: 2026-06-16

Description

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.

Affected Platforms

Debian Debian LinuxLinux Linux Kernel

Weakness Type

NVD-CWE-Other

References