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.
| Software | From | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| debian / debian_linux | 2.1 | 2.1.x |
| linux / linux_kernel | 2.6.20.1 | 2.6.20.1.x |