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ID:4937 - Exploit for Stack-based buffer overflow in Sudo - CVE-2019-18634
ID:4937 - Exploit for Stack-based buffer overflow in Sudo - CVE-2019-18634
Published: December 16, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU24810
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-18634
CWE-ID: CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Sudo
Sudo
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the getln() function in tgetpass.c, if pwfeedback is enabled in /etc/sudoers. A local user can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.