CVE-2009-0034

sudo: incorrect handling of groups in Runas_User

Published Jan 30, 2009 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
parse.c in sudo 1.6.9p17 through 1.6.9p19 does not properly interpret a system group (aka %group) in the sudoers file during authorization decisions for a user who belongs to that group, which allows local users to leverage an applicable sudoers file and gain root privileges via a sudo command.

Remediation

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Source ID Title
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-722-1 sudo vulnerability
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 4:17 AM
Reserved
Dec 15, 2008, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 30, 2009, 7:30 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:04 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jan 23, 2009, 12:00 AM