VDB-13914 · CVE-1999-1266 · 19970613

Metamail 7.2 rshd information disclosure

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A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Metamail 7.2. Affected is an unknown code block of the component rshd. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

rsh daemon (rshd) generates different error messages when a valid username is provided versus an invalid name which allows remote attackers to determine valid users on the system.

The weakness was shared 06/13/1997 as 19970613 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-1999-1266. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (1660).

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200
ATT&CK: Unknown

Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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