Vulnerability Description
Sudo 1.6.9 before 1.8.5, when env_reset is disabled, does not properly check environment variables for the env_delete restriction, which allows local users with sudo permissions to bypass intended command restrictions via a crafted environment variable.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.10.4 |
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.6.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-04/msg00003.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0266.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/06/2
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/ovmbulletinjul2016-3090546.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65997
- http://www.sudo.ws/sudo/alerts/env_add.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2146-1
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205031Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-04/msg00003.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0266.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/06/2
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/ovmbulletinjul2016-3090546.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65997
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-0106?
CVE-2014-0106 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.6 (MEDIUM). Sudo 1.6.9 before 1.8.5, when env_reset is disabled, does not properly check environment variables for the env_delete restriction, which allows local users with sudo permissions to bypass intended com...
How severe is CVE-2014-0106?
CVE-2014-0106 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-0106?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Todd Miller Sudo.