Description
Multiple buffer overflows in vfte, based on FTE, before 0.50, allow local users to execute arbitrary code.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | fte | 0.50.0-1.1 | — |
| Debian 13 | fte | 0.50.0-1.1 | — |
| Debian 12 | fte | 0.50.0-1.1 | — |
| Debian 3.0 | fte | 0.49.13-15woody1 | DSA-472 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-472 fte - several vulnerabilities Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026