Vulnerability Description
sudo 1.6.8 and other versions does not clear the PYTHONINSPECT environment variable, which allows limited local users to gain privileges via a Python script, a variant of CVE-2005-4158.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.5.6 |
| Ubuntu | Ubuntu Linux | 4.1 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18358Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18363PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18549
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18558
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18906
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19016
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21692
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2006&m=slackware
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-946
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:159
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_02_sr.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16184Exploit
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2006/0010
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/235-2/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18358Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0151?
CVE-2006-0151 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). sudo 1.6.8 and other versions does not clear the PYTHONINSPECT environment variable, which allows limited local users to gain privileges via a Python script, a variant of CVE-2005-4158.
How severe is CVE-2006-0151?
CVE-2006-0151 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-0151?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Todd Miller Sudo, Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux.