CVE-2007-4310
First published: Mon Aug 13 2007(Updated: )
The finger daemon (in.fingerd) in Sun Solaris 7 through 9 allows remote attackers to list all accounts that have certain nonstandard GECOS fields via a request composed of a single digit, as demonstrated by a "finger 9@host" command, a different vulnerability than CVE-2001-1503.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sun SunOS | =5.7 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.8 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4310?
CVE-2007-4310 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for exposing sensitive user account information.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4310?
To fix CVE-2007-4310, you should disable the finger daemon (in.fingerd) or apply security patches provided by the vendor for affected Solaris versions.
What versions of Sun Solaris are affected by CVE-2007-4310?
CVE-2007-4310 affects Sun Solaris versions 7 through 9 specifically.
What does CVE-2007-4310 allow attackers to do?
CVE-2007-4310 allows remote attackers to list all user accounts with certain nonstandard GECOS fields via a crafted finger command.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2007-4310?
A common workaround for CVE-2007-4310 is to configure firewalls to block port 79 where the finger daemon operates.
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