CVE-1999-0720

N/A Unknown
Published: August 23, 1999 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

The pt_chown command in Linux allows local users to modify TTY terminal devices that belong to other users.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/597
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=lcamtuf.4.05.9907041223290.355-300000%40nimue.ids.pl
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/597
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=lcamtuf.4.05.9907041223290.355-300000%40nimue.ids.pl
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.4%
58th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

linux