CVE-1999-0797: NIS finger allows an attacker to conduct a denial of service via a large number of finger requests, resulting in a large
Summary
NIS finger allows an attacker to conduct a denial of service via a large number of finger requests, resulting in a large number of NIS queries.
Severity
UNKNOWN
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:40.389Z · Confidence: high
Impact
Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.
Affected Software
Fix
Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.