irix rpc.passwd overflow

  1. Network Vulnerabilities
  2. Gain a shell remotely
  3. irix rpc.passwd overflow
Summary
The remote RPC service 100009 (yppasswdd) is vulnerable to a buffer overflow which allows any user to obtain a root shell on this host.
Solution
disable this service if you don't use it, or see SGI advisory #20020601-01-P
Severity
High Severity
Classification
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