CVE-1999-0902

Summary

CVE-1999-0902 is a vulnerability affecting the ypserv service. This issue permits local administrators to manipulate password tables, posing a significant security risk. An attacker who exploits this vulnerability can modify or gain unauthorized access to user accounts. The impact of this vulnerability is elevated in environments where strong access controls are not in place. Systems running affected versions of ypserv should be updated as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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