Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old HP-UX issue where a remote attacker could crash the rpc.yppasswdd daemon, disrupting NIS password-change service. The public record does not describe the attack vector, score, or confirmed exploitation. Business urgency is highest for organizations still operating legacy HP-UX systems that expose this daemon to untrusted networks. Exposure is likely limited to legacy HP-UX hosts running rpc.yppasswdd, especially where NIS password services are reachable beyond tightly controlled administrative or internal networks. Treat as a legacy-platform availability risk. Prioritize if HP-UX systems support identity, operations, or regulated workloads, but do not treat as confirmed emergency exploitation based on this bundle alone. Mitigation focus: Inventory HP-UX B.11.11, B.11.23, and B.11.31 systems.; Check HP advisory SSRT071333 for official patches or workarounds.; Apply vendor-supported updates where available..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:5734CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- hpux-rpcyppasswdd-dos(39173)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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