CVE-1999-0708

cfingerd - Buffer Overflow via Long GECOS Field

Title source: llm

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-1999-0708. PoCs published by babcia padlina ltd.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a local buffer overflow in cfingerd via a maliciously crafted GECOS field in the password file, allowing arbitrary code execution with root or nobody privileges. It includes shellcode and a reverse shell mechanism to gain interactive access.

Description

Buffer overflow in cfingerd allows local users to gain root privileges via a long GECOS field.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED

by babcia padlina ltd · clocalfreebsd

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19504

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This exploit targets a local buffer overflow in cfingerd via a maliciously crafted GECOS field in the password file, allowing arbitrary code execution with root or nobody privileges. It includes shellcode and a reverse shell mechanism to gain interactive access.

Classification

Working Poc 95%

Attack Type

Lpe

Complexity

Moderate

Reliability

Reliable

Target: cfingerd (version not specified, likely older FreeBSD versions)

Auth required

Prerequisites: Local access to the system · Ability to modify the GECOS field in the password file · cfingerd service running

MITRE ATT&CK

T1068 - Exploitation for Privilege Escalation T1203 - Exploitation for Client Execution

devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (1)

Core 1

Core References

Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/651

Scores

EPSS 0.0082

EPSS Percentile 52.5%

Details

Status published

Products (1)

infodrom/cfingerd 1.4.2

Published Sep 21, 1999

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026