CVE-2010-0426
MEDIUMDescription
sudo 1.6.x before 1.6.9p21 and 1.7.x before 1.7.2p4, when a pseudo-command is enabled, permits a match between the name of the pseudo-command and the name of an executable file in an arbitrary directory, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted executable file, as demonstrated by a file named sudoedit in a user's home directory.
How to fix
Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.
CVSS v2 Vector
No CVSS vector data available.
Exploit Intelligence
Moderate risk: more likely to be exploited than 62% of all known CVEs.
References
- bugs.debian.org
- lists.fedoraproject.org
- lists.fedoraproject.org
- lists.opensuse.org
- secunia.com
- secunia.com
- secunia.com
- secunia.com
- secunia.com
- securitytracker.com
- slackware.com
- sudo.ws
- sudo.ws
- sudo.ws
- wiki.rpath.com
- debian.org
- gentoo.org
- linuxquestions.org
- mandriva.com
- securityfocus.com
- ubuntu.com
- vupen.com
- oval.cisecurity.org
- oval.cisecurity.org
Related Vulnerabilities
Other CWE-264 (Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls) vulnerabilities, ordered by exploit likelihood. View all
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Exploited | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2012-1456 | Medium | 4.3 | 100% | - | - |
| CVE-2012-1459 | Medium | 4.3 | 100% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2012-1446 | Medium | 4.3 | 100% | - | - |
| CVE-2012-1443 | Medium | 4.3 | 100% | - | - |
| CVE-2012-1442 | Medium | 4.3 | 99% | - | - |
| CVE-2012-1457 | Medium | 4.3 | 98% | - | Fix |
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