Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Sudo Affects Local Users
CVE-2002-0184

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Sudo Project
Status
Sudo
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 May 2002

Summary

The vulnerability in Sudo arises from an off-by-one error that can lead to a heap-based buffer overflow. This flaw allows local users to exploit the -p (prompt) argument by injecting special characters that are not correctly managed, potentially granting them root privileges. Proper validation and management of this argument are essential to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101975443619600&w=2
mailing-listx_refsource_BUGTRAQ
http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-128
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_DEBIAN
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101979472822196&w=2
mailing-listx_refsource_BUGTRAQ

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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