CVE-2001-0779

Critical

Description

Buffer overflow in rpc.yppasswdd (yppasswd server) in Solaris 2.6, 7 and 8 allows remote attackers to gain root access via a long username.

SeverityCritical
CVSS10.0
Exploit probability—
ProductSun Solaris
PublishedOct 18, 2001
First seenOct 18, 2001

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
sun solaris2.6, 7.0, 8.0—
sun sunosNo range specified, 5.7, 5.8—

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CVE-2001-0779 · Sun Solaris · Dark Radar