Linux Kernel 2.6.20.1 fte-console privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel 2.6.20.1. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component fte-console. This manipulation causes privileges management. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-1999-1276. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 2.6.20.1 (Operating System). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component fte-console. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The issue has been introduced in 02/05/2007. The weakness was released 12/07/1998 (Website). The advisory is shared at debian.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-1276. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (1609). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: Upgrade
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02/05/2007 +2982 days 🔍
06/19/2014 +2691 days 🔍
04/17/2026 +4320 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: debian.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-1276 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1276
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14281
X-Force: 1609

Entryinfo

Created: 06/19/2014 22:58
Updated: 04/17/2026 19:40
Changes: 06/19/2014 22:58 (40), 04/13/2019 17:58 (10), 04/17/2026 19:40 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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