CVE-2002-0043

security flaw

Published Jun 25, 2002 CVSS 2.0 · 7.2 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
sudo 1.6.0 through 1.6.3p7 does not properly clear the environment before calling the mail program, which could allow local users to gain root privileges by modifying environment variables and changing how the mail program is invoked.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2002-0043 sudo 1.6.0 through 1.6.3p7 does not properly clear the environment before calling the mail program, which could allow local users to gain root privileges by modifying environment variables and changing how the mail program is invoked.
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 8, 2024, 2:35 AM
Reserved
Jan 22, 2002, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 31, 2002, 5:00 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 9:56 PM
Severity
Public date
Jan 14, 2002, 12:00 AM