Double Free Vulnerability in Sudo's Per-Command Chroot Feature
CVE-2023-27320

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Sudo Project

Status
Sudo
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 February 2023

What is CVE-2023-27320?

A vulnerability exists in Sudo affecting versions prior to 1.9.13p2, where the per-command chroot feature is prone to a double free condition. This flaw may lead to potential exploitation by attackers, allowing unauthorized access or escalation of privileges. It is crucial for users and administrators to review their Sudo configurations and upgrade to the latest version to mitigate this risk effectively.

References

https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/02/28/1
https://www.sudo.ws/releases/stable/#1.9.13p2
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/03/01/8
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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