CVE-2001-0779
Buffer overflow in rpc.yppasswdd (yppasswd server) in Solaris 2.6, 7 and 8 allows remote...
CVE-2001-0779 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 10.0) in Sun Solaris, published October 18, 2001. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 62.2%, the 99th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 10.0 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 62.2%EPSS, 99th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
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.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | OpenServer 5.0.5/5.0.6 / HP-UX 10/11 / Solaris 2.6/7.0/8 - rpc.yppasswdd Buffer Overrun | 2001-05-10 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
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.
- Record
CVE-2001-0779- CVSS 2.0
- 10.0 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
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.
- Record
CVE-2001-0779- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2001-0764No score
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.
- Record
EUVD-2001-0764- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-8r29-p7h5-7m8xNo score
Buffer overflow in rpc.yppasswdd (yppasswd server) in Solaris 2.6, 7 and 8 allows remote...
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.
- Record
GHSA-8r29-p7h5-7m8x- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
securityfocus.com/bid/2763
sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doctype=coll&doc=secbull/209
ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/m-008.shtml
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A56
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6629