CVE-1999-0612

Summary

CVE-1999-0612 is a vulnerability affecting certain versions of the Unix command "finger." This issue allows any network entity to access valid user information, including login names, login times, and idle status. The vulnerability arises due to the lack of proper access control in the "finger" service. This information disclosure weakness can be exploited to gain insight into system activity and potentially launch targeted attacks. To mitigate this risk, it is recommended to disable or update the "finger" service to a version that addresses this issue.

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