Slackware Linux update for sudo
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-42456 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-20 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Slackware Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system sudo Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Slackware |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU83026
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 2.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42456
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to delete arbitrary files on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation certain characters, such as dot (".") and slash ("/") in the username. An attacker with ability tun run the "sudo -k" command can remove arbitrary files on the system given that the attacker has full control over the username on the system.
Update the affected package sudo.
Vulnerable software versionsSlackware Linux: 14.0 - 15.0
sudo: before 1.9.15
External linkshttp://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2023&m=slackware-security.479986
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.
