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.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bsd | Bsd | 4.2 (including) | 4.2 (including) |
| Bsd | Bsd | 4.3 (including) | 4.3 (including) |