CVE-1999-0062: The chpass command in OpenBSD allows a local user to gain root access through file descriptor leakage.

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:40.871Z

Summary

The chpass command in OpenBSD allows a local user to gain root access through file descriptor leakage.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:40.871Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

References