CVE-1999-0902 Missing authorization in n/a
Local administrators can modify password tables in ypserv due to missing authorization checks, allowing unauthorized data modification.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0902?
CVE-1999-0902 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jan 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ypserv allows local administrators to modify password tables.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0902?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linux-Nis Ypserv.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0902?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0902 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-1999-0902 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0902 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as AZL-37066, AZL-7456, GHSA-r774-h43h-88gg.