Debian: DSA-2478-1: sudo security update
Debian: DSA-2478-1: sudo security update
It was discovered that sudo misparsed network masks used in Host and Host_List stanzas. This allowed the execution of commands on hosts, where the user would not be allowed to run the specified command.
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian Security Advisory DSA-2478-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/security/ Moritz Muehlenhoff May 23, 2012 https://www.debian.org/security/faq - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : sudo Vulnerability : parsing error Problem type : remote Debian-specific: no CVE ID : CVE-2012-2337 It was discovered that sudo misparsed network masks used in Host and Host_List stanzas. This allowed the execution of commands on hosts, where the user would not be allowed to run the specified command. For the stable distribution (squeeze), this problem has been fixed in version 1.7.4p4-2.squeeze.3. For the unstable distribution (sid), this problem will be fixed soon. We recommend that you upgrade your sudo packages. Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://www.debian.org/security/ Mailing list: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.