CVE-1999-1276 describes a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the fte-console component of the fte package prior to version 0.46b-4.1, primarily affecting Debian Linux systems. The flaw stems from fte-console failing to drop root privileges, allowing local users to gain root access through the virtual console device. With a CVSS score of 7.2 (High), this vulnerability has a low attack complexity and allows for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this older CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.6.20.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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