CVE-2001-0779

CriticalCVSS 10.0/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 10.0/10AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected software

VendorProductVersions
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References

Timeline

Published
Oct 18, 2001
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2001-0779: Critical severity, CVSS 10.0 | Vulnix