Vulnerability Description
Sudo through 1.9.17p2 fails to apply intercept policy checks to the execveat system call in ptrace-based intercept mode. Users permitted to run specific commands can execute denied programs by calling execveat directly or through fexecve, bypassing policy enforcement and logging.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/sudo-project/sudo
- https://github.com/sudo-project/sudo/blob/v1.9.17p2/src/exec_ptrace.c
- https://github.com/sudo-project/sudo/commit/71fbe42dcd5a1c8f799540583a2dfb2ae622
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sudo-through-1.9-17p2-intercept-policy-bypa
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-82474?
CVE-2026-82474 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Sudo through 1.9.17p2 fails to apply intercept policy checks to the execveat system call in ptrace-based intercept mode. Users permitted to run specific commands can execute denied programs by calling...
How severe is CVE-2026-82474?
CVE-2026-82474 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-2026-82474?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.