critical10.0Public exploit code
CVE-2001-0779
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.
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- OpenServer 5.0.5/5.0.6 / HP-UX 10/11 / Solaris 2.6/7.0/8 - rpc.yppasswdd Buffer Overrun2001-05-10 · remote · unix · Verified
Impact
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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Solaris | Versions 2.6, 7.0, 8.0 |
| Sun | Sunos | All versions Versions 5.7, 5.8 |
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doctype=coll&doc=secbull/209
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/m-008.shtml
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/327281
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/187086
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/200110041632.JAA28125%40dim.ucsd.edu
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2763
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6629
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A102
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A56
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doctype=coll&doc=secbull/209
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/m-008.shtml
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/327281
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/187086
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/200110041632.JAA28125%40dim.ucsd.edu
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2763
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6629
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A102
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A56