CVE-2012-2337

sudo: Multiple netmask values used in Host / Host_List configuration cause any host to be allowed access

Published May 18, 2012 CVSS 2.0 · 7.2 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
sudo 1.6.x and 1.7.x before 1.7.9p1, and 1.8.x before 1.8.4p5, does not properly support configurations that use a netmask syntax, which allows local users to bypass intended command restrictions in opportunistic circumstances by executing a command on a host that has an IPv4 address.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-2478-1 sudo security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2012-2330 sudo 1.6.x and 1.7.x before 1.7.9p1, and 1.8.x before 1.8.4p5, does not properly support configurations that use a netmask syntax, which allows local users to bypass intended command restrictions in opportunistic circumstances by executing a command on a host that has an IPv4 address.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1442-1 Sudo vulnerability
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 7:34 PM
Reserved
Apr 19, 2012, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 18, 2012, 6:55 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:41 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
May 16, 2012, 12:00 AM