CVE-1999-0720: The pt_chown command in Linux allows local users to modify TTY terminal devices that belong to other users.
Summary
The pt_chown command in Linux allows local users to modify TTY terminal devices that belong to other users.
Severity
UNKNOWN
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:48.771Z · 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.
References
- 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