CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-1529

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow in rpc.yppasswdd (yppasswd server) in AIX allows attackers to gain unauthorized access via a long string.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to unauthorized access to the system, posing a serious threat to the organization's data security.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the AIX system and monitor logs for potential attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in rpc.yppasswdd (yppasswd server) in AIX allows attackers to gain unauthorized access via a long string. NOTE: due to lack of details in the vendor advisory, it is not clear if this is the same issue as CVE-2001-0779.

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