CVE-1999-0901: Linux-Nis Ypserv

High severity, CVSS 7.2. EPSS: 0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

ypserv allows a local user to modify the GECOS and login shells of other users.

Affected products

• Linux-Nis Ypserv: any version

Published 1999-10-23. Last modified 2026-06-16.