CVE-1999-0813: Cfingerd with ALLOW_EXECUTION enabled does not properly drop privileges when it executes a program on behalf of the user
Summary
Cfingerd with ALLOW_EXECUTION enabled does not properly drop privileges when it executes a program on behalf of the user, allowing local users to gain root privileges.
Severity
UNKNOWN
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:48.303Z · Confidence: high
Impact
Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.
Affected Software
Fix
Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.