Description
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.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Patch, Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_debian
http://www.debian.org/security/1998/19981207
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1609
Scores
EPSS
0.0034
EPSS Percentile
26.8%
Details
Status
published
Products (2)
debian/debian_linux
2.1
linux/linux_kernel
2.6.20.1
Published
Dec 07, 1998
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026