Description
sudo 1.6.x before 1.6.9p21, when the runas_default option is used, does not properly set group memberships, which allows local users to gain privileges via a sudo command.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAccess VectorLocal
AC:MAccess ComplexityMedium
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:PConfidentialityPartial
I:PIntegrityPartial
A:PAvailabilityPartial
Weaknesses
Affected Products
todd miller
oss-project·USaka sudo
Gentoo Foundation Inc.
oss-project·US
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Exploitability
1 exploit source identified
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References
ftp://ftp.sudo.ws/pub/sudo/sudo-1.6.9p21.patch.gz
ftp.sudo.ws
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-03/msg00004.html
lists.opensuse.org
http://secunia.com/advisories/38762
secunia.com
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