CVE-2001-0779

CVE-2001-0779 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sun Solaris with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 62% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in rpc.yppasswdd (yppasswd server) in Solaris 2.6, 7 and 8 allows remote attackers to gain root access via a long username.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0779?
Buffer overflow in rpc.yppasswdd (yppasswd server) in Solaris 2.6, 7 and 8 allows remote attackers to gain root access via a long username.
How severe is CVE-2001-0779?
CVE-2001-0779 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2001-0779 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 62% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0779?
CVE-2001-0779 primarily affects Sun Solaris. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0779?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2001-0779 published?
CVE-2001-0779 was published on 2001-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

More vulnerabilities in Sun Solaris

All CVEs affecting Sun Solaris →