Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old information disclosure issue in the Solaris/SunOS finger daemon. A remote user could make the service reveal the full local account list. That does not give direct system access, but exposed usernames can support password guessing, phishing, and reconnaissance. Exposure is most likely on legacy Solaris or SunOS systems where in.fingerd is installed, enabled, and reachable from untrusted networks. Modern environments are unlikely to be affected unless they retain old Unix hosts or emulations. Prioritize if legacy Solaris systems are internet-facing or used in sensitive environments. Otherwise, handle through legacy-service hardening and decommissioning work, because the known impact is account enumeration rather than direct takeover. Mitigation focus: Check Sun Alert 27116 or current vendor guidance for official remediation details.; Inventory Solaris 2.5-8 and SunOS 5.5-5.8 systems for finger service exposure.; Disable or restrict fingerd where business use is not confirmed by system owners..
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- solaris-fingerd-list-accounts(7334)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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