CVE-1999-0720

Linux - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm

Description

The pt_chown command in Linux allows local users to modify TTY terminal devices that belong to other users.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Michal Zalewski · clocallinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19467

Scores

EPSS 0.0036
EPSS Percentile 57.8%

Classification

Status draft

Affected Products (1)

linux/linux_kernel

Timeline

Published Aug 23, 1999
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026