Vulnerability Description
sudo 1.6.x before 1.6.9p21 and 1.7.x before 1.7.2p4, when a pseudo-command is enabled, permits a match between the name of the pseudo-command and the name of an executable file in an arbitrary directory, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted executable file, as demonstrated by a file named sudoedit in a user's home directory.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- ftp://ftp.sudo.ws/pub/sudo/sudo-1.6.9p21.patch.gzPatch
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=570737
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-May/040578.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-May/040588.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-03/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38659Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38762
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38795
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38803
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38915
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39399
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023658
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2010&m=slackware
- http://sudo.ws/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=389
- http://sudo.ws/repos/sudo/rev/88f3181692fe
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-0426?
CVE-2010-0426 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). sudo 1.6.x before 1.6.9p21 and 1.7.x before 1.7.2p4, when a pseudo-command is enabled, permits a match between the name of the pseudo-command and the name of an executable file in an arbitrary directo...
How severe is CVE-2010-0426?
CVE-2010-0426 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-0426?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Todd Miller Sudo.