Linux Sudo Package Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Release Date:
28 Jan 2021
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RISK: High Risk
TYPE: Operating Systems - Linux
A vulnerability was identified in Linux Sudo Package, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to trigger elevation of privilege on the targeted system.
Note:
Exploiting this vulnerability could obtain root privileges on the target system
Impact
- Elevation of Privilege
System / Technologies affected
- Sudo version 1.8.2 to 1.8.31p2
- Sudo version 1.9.0 to 1.9.5p1
Solutions
Before installation of the software, please visit the vendor web-site for more details.
- Apply fixes issued by the vendor:
https://www.sudo.ws/alerts/unescape_overflow.html
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