CVE-1999-0900 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the rpc.yppasswdd daemon, specifically affecting linux-nis implementations. This flaw allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges by manipulating MD5 hash generation. With a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH), this vulnerability presents a significant risk, as it can be exploited locally with low complexity to achieve complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its high severity, there is no known exploit code available in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB, and it has garnered no community discussion or media coverage, indicating a lack of active exploitation or public awareness.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:linux-nis:rpc.yppasswdd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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