CVE-1999-1266

N/A Unknown
Published: June 13, 1997 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

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.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/6978
Source: cve@mitre.org
Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1660
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/6978
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1660
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.6%
71th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

metamail_corporation