CVE-1999-1165: n/a vulnerability

CVE-1999-1165: GNU fingerd 1.37 does not properly drop privileges before accessing user information, which could allow loc...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 1, 2024, 17:02 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old GNU fingerd 1.37 issue where the service handled user-controlled finger files before fully dropping privileged rights. On systems still running that version, a local account could potentially escalate privileges or read files through symlinked profile files. The business risk is mainly legacy Unix/Linux exposure, not modern internet-wide compromise evidence. Exposure is likely limited to legacy systems running GNU fingerd 1.37 or closely related deployments. Modern environments are usually exposed only if the finger daemon remains installed, enabled, or preserved on old Unix/Linux hosts. Treat this as high priority only if legacy hosts still run GNU fingerd or allow local accounts. Otherwise, track it as a legacy hygiene item and confirm decommissioning during asset review. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire systems running GNU fingerd 1.37.; Disable or remove fingerd where business use is not required.; Check operating system or vendor guidance for fixed packages..

Prepared: Jul 1, 2026, 09:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 12, 2001, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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