Vulnerability Description
Race condition in sudo 1.3.1 up to 1.6.8p8, when the ALL pseudo-command is used after a user entry in the sudoers file, allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack.
CVSS Score
3.7
LOW
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.3.1 |
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302847
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15744
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17813
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-735
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_36_sudo.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/17396
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-535.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/402741PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/425974/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13993
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15647
- http://www.sudo.ws/sudo/alerts/path_race.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0821
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2659
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=161116
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-1993?
CVE-2005-1993 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.7 (LOW). Race condition in sudo 1.3.1 up to 1.6.8p8, when the ALL pseudo-command is used after a user entry in the sudoers file, allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2005-1993?
CVE-2005-1993 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-1993?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Todd Miller Sudo.