CVE Catalog

CVE-2000-0995

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CVE-2000-0995 describes a vulnerability in the yp_passwd program in OpenBSD that allows attackers to gain root privileges by providing a malformed name.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized users taking control of the system, posing a serious security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the system to the latest version and to monitor and restrict access to the yp_passwd program.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Format string vulnerability in OpenBSD yp_passwd program (and possibly other BSD-based operating systems) allows attackers to gain root privileges a malformed name.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS