Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2000-1040 affects the ypbind service used with NIS on legacy Unix/Linux systems. In ypbind 3.3, debug-mode logging mishandles attacker-controlled formatting input, which can leak file descriptors and cause service denial of service. Likely exposure is limited to legacy systems running ypbind 3.3 or vendor packages derived from it, especially where debug mode is enabled. The bundle references several 2000-era Linux vendor advisories but does not provide a complete affected-version matrix. Prioritize remediation where legacy NIS remains in production or supports critical authentication/name-service workflows. For modern environments without NIS, business urgency is low after inventory confirms non-exposure. Mitigation focus: Check the referenced vendor advisory for the specific operating system package.; Upgrade or replace affected ypbind packages where vendor fixes are available.; Disable ypbind debug mode unless explicitly required for troubleshooting..
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- ypbind-printf-format-string(5394)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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