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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.802323
Category:General
Title:Cfingerd 'search' Command Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Summary:Cfingerd is prone to an information disclosure vulnerability.
Description:Summary:
Cfingerd is prone to an information disclosure vulnerability.

Vulnerability Insight:
The flaw exists due to an error in the finger service which allows to list
all usernames on the host via the 'search.**' command.

Vulnerability Impact:
Successful exploitation will allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information
that could aid in further attacks.

Affected Software/OS:
Cfingerd version 1.2.2 is known to be affected. Other versions or finger
implementations might be affected as well.

Solution:
Update to Cfingerd version 1.2.3 or later.

CVSS Score:
5.0

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-1999-0259
Bugtraq: 19970523 cfingerd vulnerability (Google Search)
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0259
XForce ISS Database: cfinger-user-enumeration
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