CVE-1999-0901 describes a critical vulnerability in ypserv, specifically affecting Linux NIS implementations, where a local user can maliciously alter the GECOS and login shell information of other users. This vulnerability carries a high CVSS score of 7.2, indicating a significant risk with local access, low attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its age and severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion or media coverage, suggesting it is not currently a target for attackers.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:linux-nis:ypserv:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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