Vulnerability Description
In Sudo through 1.9.17p2 before 3e474c2, a failure of a setuid, setgid, or setgroups call, during a privilege drop before running the mailer, is not a fatal error and can lead to privilege escalation.
CVSS Score
7.4
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugs.debian.org/1130593
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/sudo/+bug/2143042
- https://github.com/sudo-project/sudo/commit/3e474c2f201484be83d994ae10a4e20e8c81
- https://www.qualys.com/2026/03/10/crack-armor.txt
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-35535?
CVE-2026-35535 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.4 (HIGH). In Sudo through 1.9.17p2 before 3e474c2, a failure of a setuid, setgid, or setgroups call, during a privilege drop before running the mailer, is not a fatal error and can lead to privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2026-35535?
CVE-2026-35535 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-35535?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.