CVE-1999-1165
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Summary
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.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a | affected |
Weaknesses
- n/a
ADP Enrichment
CVE Program Container
Additional References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/535
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=93268249021561&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/2478
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/535
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=93268249021561&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/2478
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