Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-1999-1276 is an old local privilege-escalation flaw in fte-console from the fte package before 0.46b-4.1. A local user could gain root access because the program did not drop root privileges when interacting with the virtual console device. Risk is meaningful only where this legacy package is still installed. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Unix/Linux systems with the affected fte package installed, especially old Debian-derived environments. No affected CPEs are provided, so inventory must rely on package presence and version rather than automated CPE matching. Treat as high priority only if affected legacy systems remain in use. The flaw can turn local access into root access, but it is not described as remotely exploitable and has no provided active-exploitation evidence. Mitigation focus: Upgrade fte to version 0.46b-4.1 or later where available.; Remove fte-console if it is not required.; Check Debian or distributor guidance for supported legacy remediation..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- fte-console-privileges(1609)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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