Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
10.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Solaris | 2.6 |
| Sun | Sunos | - |
References
- 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/327281US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/187086ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/200110041632.JAA28125%40dim.ucsd.edu
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2763ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6629
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- 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/327281US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/187086ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/200110041632.JAA28125%40dim.ucsd.edu
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2763ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0779?
CVE-2001-0779 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). 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.
How severe is CVE-2001-0779?
CVE-2001-0779 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0779?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.