CVE-1999-0062: The chpass command in OpenBSD allows a local user to gain root access through file descriptor leakage.
Summary
The chpass command in OpenBSD allows a local user to gain root access through file descriptor leakage.
Severity
UNKNOWN
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:40.871Z · Confidence: high
Impact
Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.
Affected Software
Fix
Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.