CVE-1999-1276: fte-console in the fte package before 0.46b-4.1 does not drop root privileges, which allows local users to gain root acc
Summary
fte-console in the fte package before 0.46b-4.1 does not drop root privileges, which allows local users to gain root access via the virtual console device.
Severity
UNKNOWN
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:41.339Z · 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.