medium4.6Public exploit code
CVE-1999-0720
The pt_chown command in Linux allows local users to modify TTY terminal devices that belong to other users.
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- GNU glibc 2.1/2.1.1 -6 - 'pt_chown' Local Privilege Escalation1999-08-23 · local · linux · Verified
Impact
The pt_chown command in Linux allows local users to modify TTY terminal devices that belong to other users.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | Version 2.6.20.1 |
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/597
- http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=lcamtuf.4.05.9907041223290.355-300000%40nimue.ids.pl
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/597
- http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=lcamtuf.4.05.9907041223290.355-300000%40nimue.ids.pl