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CVE-1999-0720

MEDIUM · CVSS 4.6 EPSS 0.75%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 1999-08-23 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6. It affects Linux.

CVE
CVE-1999-0720
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
4.6
EPSS
0.75%
Linux

Original NVD Description

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