Metamail 7.2 rshd information disclosure

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5.3$0-$5k0.06

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Metamail 7.2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component rshd. The manipulation leads to information disclosure. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-1266. There is no exploit available. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Detailsinfo

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. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. 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. This vulnerability is assigned to T1592 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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CPE 2.3info

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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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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

06/13/1997 🔍
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06/18/2014 +6214 days 🔍
05/19/2018 +1431 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 19970613⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-1266 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1266
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13914
X-Force: 1660 - Rsh leaks username information

Entryinfo

Created: 06/18/2014 11:48
Updated: 05/19/2018 09:49
Changes: 06/18/2014 11:48 (44), 05/19/2018 09:49 (6)
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