Risk | Low |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2023-42465 |
CWE-ID | CWE-287 |
Exploitation vector | Local |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Sudo Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration |
Vendor | Sudo |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU85764
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42465
CWE-ID:
CWE-287 - Improper Authentication
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient resistance to rowhammer attacks. A local user can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsSudo: 1.9.0 - 1.9.15
External linkshttp://www.sudo.ws/releases/changelog/
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/21/9
http://github.com/sudo-project/sudo/commit/7873f8334c8d31031f8cfa83bd97ac6029309e4f
http://arxiv.org/abs/2309.02545
http://github.com/sudo-project/sudo/releases/tag/SUDO_1_9_15
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-29
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.