CVE-2002-2244: Akfingerd 0.5 and earlier versions allow local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a .plan with...

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This is an old denial-of-service issue in Akfingerd 0.5 and earlier. A user with local access can trigger a crash in the finger daemon, potentially interrupting that legacy service. The source bundle does not show remote code execution, data theft, active exploitation, or a confirmed fix version. Exposure is most likely on legacy Unix-like systems still running Akfingerd 0.5 or earlier with local user accounts able to publish plan files. Modern environments are unlikely to be affected unless they retained this specific finger daemon. Treat this as a low-scope legacy service resilience issue. Prioritize remediation if Akfingerd is exposed on shared systems or supports business workflows. Otherwise, address during legacy service cleanup and confirm the service is not present in production. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Akfingerd, especially version 0.5 or earlier.; Check project or vendor guidance for a fixed or supported replacement version.; Disable or remove Akfingerd where the finger service is not required..

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Jun 29, 2026, 02:29 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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