MEDIUM · 6.4

CVE-2016-7076

sudo before version 1.8.18p1 is vulnerable to a bypass in the sudo noexec restriction if application run via sudo executed wordexp() C library function with a user supplied argument. A local user perm...

Vulnerability Description

sudo before version 1.8.18p1 is vulnerable to a bypass in the sudo noexec restriction if application run via sudo executed wordexp() C library function with a user supplied argument. A local user permitted to run such application via sudo with noexec restriction could possibly use this flaw to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges.

CVSS Score

6.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Sudo ProjectSudo>= 1.6.8, <= 1.8.18

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-7076?

CVE-2016-7076 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). sudo before version 1.8.18p1 is vulnerable to a bypass in the sudo noexec restriction if application run via sudo executed wordexp() C library function with a user supplied argument. A local user perm...

How severe is CVE-2016-7076?

CVE-2016-7076 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-7076?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sudo Project Sudo.