CVE-1999-1165

GNU fingerd 1.37 does not properly drop privileges before accessing user information, which could allow local users to (1) gain root privileges via a malicious program in the .fingerrc file, or (2) read arbitrary files via symbolic links from .plan, .forward, or .project files.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:fingerd:1.37:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

20 Nov 2024, 23:30

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=93268249021561&w=2 - () http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=93268249021561&w=2 -
References () http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/2478 - Exploit, Vendor Advisory () http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/2478 - Exploit, Vendor Advisory
References () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/535 - Patch, Vendor Advisory () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/535 - Patch, Vendor Advisory

Information

Published : 1999-07-21 04:00

Updated : 2024-11-20 23:30


NVD link : CVE-1999-1165

Mitre link : CVE-1999-1165

CVE.ORG link : CVE-1999-1165


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Products Affected

gnu

  • fingerd