CVE-1999-0105

Summary

CVE-1999-0105 is a vulnerability affecting the Unix "finger" command. Attackers can exploit this issue by providing a long string of "@" symbols to initiate recursive searches, potentially revealing sensitive information about other users on the same system. This vulnerability, if exploited, poses a significant risk to system security and privacy. It's important to note that this issue has been resolved in more recent Unix versions, but older systems should be updated or patched accordingly. System administrators should also be vigilant about restricting access to critical system information.

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