SB2023030240 - Ubuntu update for sudo
Published: March 2, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023030240
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) Double Free (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27320)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when matching a sudoers rule that contains a per-command chroot directive (CHROOT=dir). A local user can trigger a double free error and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.