I have the same problem. Fresh install of Ubuntu 13.04 64bit.
NIS is installed, ypcat passwd returns proper passwd file. I can log in as nis users, and all files and permissions are fine. yppasswd results in Segmentation fault (core dumped) after entering new password as stated above. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to nis in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1204530 Title: yppasswd results in a segmentation fault when run on clients or server To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/nis/+bug/1204530/+subscriptions -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs