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.
References
Link | Resource |
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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=93268249021561&w=2 | |
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/2478 | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/535 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
History
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Information
Published : 1999-07-21 04:00
Updated : 2024-02-28 10:24
NVD link : CVE-1999-1165
Mitre link : CVE-1999-1165
CVE.ORG link : CVE-1999-1165
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Products Affected
gnu
- fingerd
CWE