CVE-1999-0720

Summary

CVE-1999-0720 is a vulnerability affecting the pt_chown command in Linux systems. This issue grants local users the ability to alter the ownership of TTY (Teletype) terminal devices, which belong to other users. The vulnerability could potentially enable unauthorized users to gain elevated privileges and access sensitive information, posing a significant security risk. This issue was discovered in 1999 and has since been addressed through various Linux updates. System administrators are advised to apply these patches to mitigate the risk.

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