CVE-1999-0198

Summary

CVE-1999-0198 is a vulnerability affecting some systems where using the "finger" command to query remote hosts may disclose sensitive information about user accounts, including usernames and login status. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gather intelligence on potential targets, which could be used for further attacks. This issue was discovered in 1999 and may pose a risk if the affected system is not properly secured or patched. Users are advised to disable the "finger" service or restrict its usage to trusted hosts to mitigate the risk.

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