## 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.

## Severity

Overall Severity: N/A

### CVSS Metrics

Type | Score | Severity | Vector
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## Affected Products

### debian - debian_linux

Affected Versions:

- 2.1

### linux - linux_kernel

Affected Versions:

- 2.6.20.1

## References

- http://www.debian.org/security/1998/19981207
  Patch Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1609
- http://www.debian.org/security/1998/19981207
  Patch Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1609

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