CVE-1999-0894: Red Hat Linux screen program does not use Unix98 ptys, allowing local users to write to other terminals.

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:53.812Z

Summary

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

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:53.812Z · 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.

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