6.2CVSSMEDIUM
Description
The secure path feature in env.c in sudo 1.3.1 through 1.6.9p22 and 1.7.0 through 1.7.2p6 does not properly handle an environment that contains multiple PATH variables, which might allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted value of the last PATH variable.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAccess VectorLocal
AC:HAccess ComplexityHigh
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:CConfidentialityComplete
I:CIntegrityComplete
A:CAvailabilityComplete
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
2 exploit sources identified
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References
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-June/042838.html
lists.fedoraproject.org
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-June/043012.html
lists.fedoraproject.org
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-June/043026.html
lists.fedoraproject.org
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Timeline
Published
Jun 7, 2010
Last Updated
Apr 29, 2026
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