## Description

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.

## Severity

Overall Severity: N/A

### CVSS Metrics

Type | Score | Severity | Vector
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## Affected Products

### gnu - fingerd

Affected Versions:

- 1.37

## References

- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=93268249021561&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/2478
  Exploit Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/535
  Patch Vendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=93268249021561&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/2478
  Exploit Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/535
  Patch Vendor Advisory

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