Linux NIS is a network information system implementation whose vulnerability footprint is concentrated in legacy directory and authentication services including ypserv and rpc.yppasswdd, components typically found in older Unix and Linux environments. Current severity, exploitation, and exposure counts are shown alongside this summary.
The number and severity of CVEs published that impact products developed by Linux Nis over time
Signals from CVEs in this vendor scope (3 CVEs).
3 CVEs · Highest risk first
| CVE | Published | CVSS | Risk | KEV | Exploit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CVE-1999-0902HIGH ypserv allows local administrators to modify password tables. | Oct 23, 1999 | 7.2 | 20 | NO | NO |
CVE-1999-0900HIGH Buffer overflow in rpc.yppasswdd allows a local user to gain privileges via MD5 hash generation. | Oct 23, 1999 | 7.2 | 18 | NO | NO |
CVE-1999-0901HIGH ypserv allows a local user to modify the GECOS and login shells of other users. | Oct 23, 1999 | 7.2 | 18 | NO | NO |
Signals from CVEs in this vendor scope (3 CVEs).
An overview of all social media posts that mention a CVE ID that affects a product developed by Linux Nis.
Media articles that mention a CVE ID that affects a product developed by Linux Nis — matched by CVE ID, not by vendor name.