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.
References (3)
Core 3
Core References
Patch, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/535
Exploit, Vendor Advisory mailing-list
x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/2478
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_bugtraq
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=93268249021561&w=2
Scores
EPSS
0.0005
EPSS Percentile
15.6%
Details
Status
published
Products (1)
gnu/fingerd
1.37
Published
Jul 21, 1999
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026