GNU fingerd 1.37 does not properly drop privileges before accessing user information, which could allow local users to (1) gain root privileges via a malicious program in the .fingerrc file, or (2) read arbitrary files via symbolic links from .plan, .forward, or .project files.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerd | Gnu | 1.37 (including) | 1.37 (including) |