Vulnerability Description
check.c in sudo 1.7.x before 1.7.4p5, when a Runas group is configured, does not require a password for command execution that involves a gid change but no uid change, which allows local users to bypass an intended authentication requirement via the -g option to a sudo command.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=609641
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-January/053263.ht
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-January/053341.ht
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/11/3Patch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/12/1Patch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/12/3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42886Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42949
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42968
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43068
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43282
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201203-06.xml
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2011&m=slackware
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:018
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-0010?
CVE-2011-0010 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). check.c in sudo 1.7.x before 1.7.4p5, when a Runas group is configured, does not require a password for command execution that involves a gid change but no uid change, which allows local users to bypa...
How severe is CVE-2011-0010?
CVE-2011-0010 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-0010?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Todd Miller Sudo.