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CVE-1999-1218

First published: Thu Feb 18 1993(Updated: )

Vulnerability in finger in Commodore Amiga UNIX 2.1p2a and earlier allows local users to read arbitrary files.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
UNIX<=2.1p2a
<=2.1p2a

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-1218?

    CVE-1999-1218 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability affecting Commodore Amiga UNIX.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-1218?

    To mitigate CVE-1999-1218, upgrade to a version of Commodore Amiga UNIX later than 2.1p2a if available.

  • Who is affected by CVE-1999-1218?

    Local users of Commodore Amiga UNIX 2.1p2a and earlier are affected by CVE-1999-1218.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-1218?

    CVE-1999-1218 is a file read vulnerability that allows unauthorized file access by local users.

  • What systems are vulnerable to CVE-1999-1218?

    Vulnerable systems include those running Commodore Amiga UNIX version 2.1p2a and earlier.

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