SB2015022803 - Ubuntu update for sudo
Published: February 28, 2015 Updated: October 30, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2015022803
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2013-1775)
CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
CVSSv4: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
The vulnerability allows a local non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
sudo 1.6.0 through 1.7.10p6 and sudo 1.8.0 through 1.8.6p6 allows local users or physically proximate attackers to bypass intended time restrictions and retain privileges without re-authenticating by setting the system clock and sudo user timestamp to the epoch.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.