SB2011021101 - Slackware Linux update for sudo
Published: February 11, 2011 Updated: May 6, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2011021101
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2011-0010)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.
check.c in sudo 1.7.x before 1.7.4p5, when a Runas group is configured, does not require a password for command execution that involves a gid change but no uid change, which allows local users to bypass an intended authentication requirement via the -g option to a sudo command.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.