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CVE-2011-0010

4.4 · MEDIUM

check.c in sudo 1.7.x before 1.7.4p5, when a Runas group is configured, does not require a password for command execution that involves a gid change but no uid change, which allows local users to b…

Published Jan 18, 2011todd_millerCWE-264EPSS 0.50%

Overview

CVE-2011-0010 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting todd_miller sudo. It was published on January 18, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

check.c in sudo 1.7.x before 1.7.4p5, when a Runas group is configured, does not require a password for command execution that involves a gid change but no uid change, which allows local users to bypass an intended authentication requirement via the -g option to a sudo command.

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

Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=609641Reflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-January/053263.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-January/053341.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.htmlRefopenwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/11/3Refopenwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/12/1Refopenwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/12/3Refsecunia.com/advisories/42886Refsecunia.com/advisories/42949Refsecunia.com/advisories/42968

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0010?

CVE-2011-0010 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting todd_miller sudo. It was published on January 18, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2011-0010?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, 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-2011-0010?

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-2011-0010?

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