CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0720
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk0.72%
49th percentile - higher than 49% of all known CVEs
Summary
The pt_chown command in Linux allows local users to modify TTY terminal devices that belong to other users.
Risk Assessment
The ability for unauthorized users to modify TTY devices may lead to privacy breaches and security issues for other users' data.
Recommendation
It is recommended to restrict access to the pt_chown command and monitor user permissions in the system.
Original NVD description (English source)
The pt_chown command in Linux allows local users to modify TTY terminal devices that belong to other users.