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CVE-2010-1163

6.9 · MEDIUM

The command matching functionality in sudo 1.6.8 through 1.7.2p5 does not properly handle when a file in the current working directory has the same name as a pseudo-command in the sudoers file and…

Published Apr 16, 2010todd_millerCWE-20EPSS 0.40%

Overview

CVE-2010-1163 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting todd_miller sudo. It was published on April 16, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The command matching functionality in sudo 1.6.8 through 1.7.2p5 does not properly handle when a file in the current working directory has the same name as a pseudo-command in the sudoers file and the PATH contains an entry for ".", which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a Trojan horse executable, as demonstrated using sudoedit, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-0426.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from todd_miller. Update sudo to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Reflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-April/039986.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/39384Refsecunia.com/advisories/39399Refsecunia.com/advisories/39474Refsecunia.com/advisories/39543Refsecunia.com/advisories/43068Refslackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2010&m=slackware-security.577019Refwiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2010-0075Refwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:078

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1163?

CVE-2010-1163 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting todd_miller sudo. It was published on April 16, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2010-1163?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-1163?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from todd_miller. Update sudo to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2010-1163?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2010-1163 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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