sudo up to 1.9.12 neutralization for logs

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in sudo up to 1.9.12. The affected element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in neutralization for logs. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-28486. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in sudo up to 1.9.12 (Operating System Utility Software). This affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a neutralization for logs vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-117. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes output that is written to logs. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Sudo before 1.9.13 does not escape control characters in log messages.

The weakness was published 03/16/2023 as 334daf92b31b79ce68ed75e2ee14fca265f029ca. The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-28486 since 03/16/2023. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 236576 (Alibaba Cloud Linux 3 : 0034: sudo (ALINUX3-SA-2024:0034)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 1.9.13 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com. Applying the patch 334daf92b31b79ce68ed75e2ee14fca265f029ca is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (236576). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Neutralization for logs
CWE: CWE-117 / CWE-116 / CWE-74
CAPEC: 🔍
ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 236576
Nessus Name: Alibaba Cloud Linux 3 : 0034: sudo (ALINUX3-SA-2024:0034)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: sudo 1.9.13
Patch: 334daf92b31b79ce68ed75e2ee14fca265f029ca

Timelineinfo

03/16/2023 🔍
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03/16/2023 +0 days 🔍
05/21/2025 +797 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 334daf92b31b79ce68ed75e2ee14fca265f029ca
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-28486 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-28486
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-223185

Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2023 13:23
Updated: 05/21/2025 19:30
Changes: 03/16/2023 13:23 (42), 04/08/2023 14:13 (10), 05/21/2025 19:30 (17)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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