CVE-1999-1092: tin 1.40 creates the .tin directory with insecure permissions, which allows local users to read passwords from the .inpu

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:50.750Z

Summary

tin 1.40 creates the .tin directory with insecure permissions, which allows local users to read passwords from the .inputhistory file.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:50.750Z · 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.

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