What is the severity of CVE-1999-0894?

CVE-1999-0894 has a moderate severity level due to its potential exploitation by local users.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0894?

To remediate CVE-1999-0894, upgrade to a newer version of Red Hat Linux that uses Unix98 ptys.

Who is affected by CVE-1999-0894?

Any local user on systems running vulnerable versions of Red Hat Linux could be affected by CVE-1999-0894.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-0894?

CVE-1999-0894 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability related to terminal access.

Is CVE-1999-0894 still a concern today?

While CVE-1999-0894 is an older vulnerability, it may still pose a risk for legacy systems that are not updated.

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CVE-1999-0894

critical

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

4/1/2000

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-0894

First published: Tue Jan 04 2000(Updated: )

Red Hat Linux screen program does not use Unix98 ptys, allowing local users to write to other terminals.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

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Red Hat Linux

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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0894

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0894?
CVE-1999-0894 has a moderate severity level due to its potential exploitation by local users.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0894?
To remediate CVE-1999-0894, upgrade to a newer version of Red Hat Linux that uses Unix98 ptys.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-0894?
Any local user on systems running vulnerable versions of Red Hat Linux could be affected by CVE-1999-0894.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-0894?
CVE-1999-0894 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability related to terminal access.
Is CVE-1999-0894 still a concern today?
While CVE-1999-0894 is an older vulnerability, it may still pose a risk for legacy systems that are not updated.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0894?
CVE-1999-0894 has a moderate severity level due to its potential exploitation by local users.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0894?
To remediate CVE-1999-0894, upgrade to a newer version of Red Hat Linux that uses Unix98 ptys.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-0894?
Any local user on systems running vulnerable versions of Red Hat Linux could be affected by CVE-1999-0894.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-0894?
CVE-1999-0894 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability related to terminal access.
Is CVE-1999-0894 still a concern today?
While CVE-1999-0894 is an older vulnerability, it may still pose a risk for legacy systems that are not updated.