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CVE-1999-1165

UnknownEPSS 0.46%

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CVE-1999-1165 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.46%

36.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnuFingerd1.37

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 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.
How severe is CVE-1999-1165?
Severity scoring for CVE-1999-1165 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1165?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST