CVE-1999-0901

Summary

CVE-1999-0901 is a vulnerability affecting the ypserv service. This issue grants local users the ability to modify the GECOS information and login shells of other users, potentially leading to unauthorized access and privilege escalation. This vulnerability existed due to a lack of proper access controls in the ypserv software. The impact of this weakness could result in significant security consequences, requiring affected systems to be patched promptly.

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