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ID:8569 - Exploit for Heap-based buffer overflow in Sudo - CVE-2021-3156
ID:8569 - Exploit for Heap-based buffer overflow in Sudo - CVE-2021-3156
Published: November 3, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU50040
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3156
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Sudo
Sudo
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in sudo. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system with root privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.