Vulnerability Description
The secure path feature in env.c in sudo 1.3.1 through 1.6.9p22 and 1.7.0 through 1.7.2p6 does not properly handle an environment that contains multiple PATH variables, which might allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted value of the last PATH variable.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-June/042838.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-June/043012.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-June/043026.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40002Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40188
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40215
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40508
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43068
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201009-03.xml
- http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2010-0075
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2062
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:118
- http://www.osvdb.org/65083
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0475.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-1646?
CVE-2010-1646 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). The secure path feature in env.c in sudo 1.3.1 through 1.6.9p22 and 1.7.0 through 1.7.2p6 does not properly handle an environment that contains multiple PATH variables, which might allow local users t...
How severe is CVE-2010-1646?
CVE-2010-1646 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-1646?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Todd Miller Sudo.