CVE-2010-2956

sudo: incorrect handling of RunAs specification with both user and group lists

Published Sep 10, 2010 CVSS 2.0 · 6.2 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Sudo 1.7.0 through 1.7.4p3, when a Runas group is configured, does not properly handle use of the -u option in conjunction with the -g option, which allows local users to gain privileges via a command line containing a "-u root" sequence.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2010-2960 Sudo 1.7.0 through 1.7.4p3, when a Runas group is configured, does not properly handle use of the -u option in conjunction with the -g option, which allows local users to gain privileges via a command line containing a "-u root" sequence.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-983-1 Sudo vulnerability
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 2:55 AM
Reserved
Aug 4, 2010, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 10, 2010, 7:00 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:21 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Sep 7, 2010, 12:00 AM