Gentoo: GLSA-201406-30: sudo: Privilege escalation
Summary
When the Sudo env_reset option is disabled (it is enabled by default), certain environment variables are not blacklisted as expected.
Resolution
All sudo users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-admin/sudo-1.8.5"
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2014-0106 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-0106
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201406-30
Concerns
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.
Synopsis
A vulnerability has been found in sudo allowing a local attacker to gain elevated privileges.
Background
sudo allows a system administrator to give users the ability to run commands as other users. Access to commands may also be granted on a range to hosts.
Affected Packages
------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 app-admin/sudo < 1.8.5 >= 1.8.5 < 1.6.9
Impact
===== A local attacker, authorized to run commands using sudo, can use this flaw to execute arbitrary code or escalate his privileges.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.