## Description

Buffer overflow in passwd in BSD based operating systems 4.3 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges by specifying a long shell or GECOS field.

## Severity

Overall Severity: N/A

### CVSS Metrics

Type | Score | Severity | Vector
--- | --- | --- | ---

## Affected Products

### bsd - bsd

Affected Versions:

- 4.2

### bsd - bsd

Affected Versions:

- 4.3

## References

- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-1989-01.html
  Patch Third Party Advisory US Government Resource
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7152.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4
  Patch Vendor Advisory
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-1989-01.html
  Patch Third Party Advisory US Government Resource
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7152.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4
  Patch Vendor Advisory

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