Todd Miller sudo up to 1.6.3p6 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Todd Miller sudo up to 1.6.3p6. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2001-0279. The attack must be initiated from a local position. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Todd Miller sudo up to 1.6.3p6 (Operating System Utility Software). Affected is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in sudo earlier than 1.6.3p6 allows local users to gain root privileges.

The weakness was shared 05/03/2001 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at linux-mandrake.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2001-0279. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 14868 (Debian DSA-031-2 : sudo - buffer overflow), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (6153), Exploit-DB (20901), Tenable (14868), SecurityFocus (BID 2829†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-15186†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 14868
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-031-2 : sudo - buffer overflow
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OpenVAS ID: 53793
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 031-1 (sudo)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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07/03/2014 +2600 days 🔍
11/03/2024 +3775 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: linux-mandrake.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2001-0279 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0279
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16644
X-Force: 6153
SecurityFocus: 2829
Vulnerability Center: 15186 - Sudo Buffer Overflow in Log Splitting Code, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 07/03/2014 17:35
Updated: 11/03/2024 00:53
Changes: 07/03/2014 17:35 (58), 06/16/2017 09:02 (7), 06/25/2021 14:48 (3), 06/25/2021 14:49 (1), 11/03/2024 00:53 (25)
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