CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0901
HighExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk0.41%
33th percentile - higher than 33% of all known CVEs
Summary
ypserv allows a local user to modify the GECOS and login shells of other users.
Risk Assessment
This may lead to unauthorized access to other users' accounts and potential malicious actions.
Recommendation
It is recommended to restrict access to ypserv and monitor changes in user configurations.
Other vulnerabilities in ypserv
Original NVD description (English source)
ypserv allows a local user to modify the GECOS and login shells of other users.