Vulnerability Description
Sudo 1.6.8p7 on SuSE Linux 9.3, and possibly other Linux distributions, allows local users to gain privileges by using sudo to call su, then entering a blank password and hitting CTRL-C. NOTE: SuSE and multiple third-party researchers have not been able to replicate this issue, stating "Sudo catches SIGINT and returns an empty string for the password so I don't see how this could happen unless the user's actual password was empty.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.6.8p7 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2005-05/0349.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2005-05/0359.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111755694008928&w=2
- http://www.osvdb.org/20417
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2005-05/0349.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2005-05/0359.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111755694008928&w=2
- http://www.osvdb.org/20417
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-1831?
CVE-2005-1831 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH). Sudo 1.6.8p7 on SuSE Linux 9.3, and possibly other Linux distributions, allows local users to gain privileges by using sudo to call su, then entering a blank password and hitting CTRL-C. NOTE: SuSE an...
How severe is CVE-2005-1831?
CVE-2005-1831 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-1831?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Todd Miller Sudo.