Vulnerability Description
apps/gsudo.c in gsudo in ToaruOS through 1.10.9 has a buffer overflow allowing local privilege escalation to the root user via the DISPLAY environment variable.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Toaruos Project | Toaruos | <= 1.10.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/mehsauce/kowasuos/blob/master/exploits/kowasu-gsudo.cExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/mehsauce/kowasuos/blob/master/exploits/kowasu-gsudo.cExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-12937?
CVE-2019-12937 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). apps/gsudo.c in gsudo in ToaruOS through 1.10.9 has a buffer overflow allowing local privilege escalation to the root user via the DISPLAY environment variable.
How severe is CVE-2019-12937?
CVE-2019-12937 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-12937?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Toaruos Project Toaruos.