parse.c in sudo 1.6.9p17 through 1.6.9p19 does not properly interpret a system group (aka %group) in the sudoers file during authorization decisions for a user who belongs to that group, which allows local users to leverage an applicable sudoers file and gain root privileges via a sudo command.
CVSS 3.x
| Source | Score | Severity | Vector | Exploitability | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| nvd@nist.gov | 7.8 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H | 1.8 | 5.9 |
CVSS 2.0
Severity: MEDIUM
Problem Type: CWE-863,
Products Affected
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| gratisoft | sudo | 1.6.9 |
| vmware | esx | 4.0 |