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HIGH · 7.5

CVE-1999-1346

PAM configuration file for rlogin in Red Hat Linux 6.1 and earlier includes a less restrictive rule before a more restrictive one, which allows users to access the host via rlogin even if rlogin has b...

Vulnerability Description

PAM configuration file for rlogin in Red Hat Linux 6.1 and earlier includes a less restrictive rule before a more restrictive one, which allows users to access the host via rlogin even if rlogin has been explicitly disabled using the /etc/nologin file.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
RedhatLinux<= 6.1

References

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-1346?

CVE-1999-1346 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). PAM configuration file for rlogin in Red Hat Linux 6.1 and earlier includes a less restrictive rule before a more restrictive one, which allows users to access the host via rlogin even if rlogin has b...

How severe is CVE-1999-1346?

CVE-1999-1346 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-1999-1346?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Linux.