SB2012013002 - Format string error in sudo (Alpine package)
Published: January 30, 2012
Security Bulletin ID
SB2012013002
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Format string error (CVE-ID: CVE-2012-0809)
The vulnerability allows a local non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Format string vulnerability in the sudo_debug function in Sudo 1.8.0 through 1.8.3p1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string sequences in the program name for sudo.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.