Format string error in Sudo
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2012-0809 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-134 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Sudo Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration |
| Vendor | Sudo |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Format string error
EUVDB-ID: #VU32823
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.6 [CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2012-0809
CWE-ID:
CWE-134 - Use of Externally-Controlled Format String
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Format string vulnerability in the sudo_debug function in Sudo 1.8.0 through 1.8.3p1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string sequences in the program name for sudo.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsSudo: 1.8.0 - 1.8.3p1
External linkshttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2012-01/0591.html
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2012-01/att-0591/advisory_sudo.txt
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201203-06.xml
http://www.sudo.ws/sudo/alerts/sudo_debug.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
