CVE-2002-0184: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu May 16 2002(Updated: )
Sudo before 1.6.6 contains an off-by-one error that can result in a heap-based buffer overflow that may allow local users to gain root privileges via special characters in the -p (prompt) argument, which are not properly expanded.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sudo | <1.6.6 | |
| Debian Linux | =2.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/other_advisory-2040.html
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-028.php3
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-128
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-071.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-072.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000475
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2002_014_sudo_txt.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/820083
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8936.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4593
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101979472822196&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101974610509912&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101975443619600&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102010164413135&w=2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0184?
CVE-2002-0184 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0184?
To fix CVE-2002-0184, upgrade to Sudo version 1.6.6 or later.
Which versions of Sudo are affected by CVE-2002-0184?
CVE-2002-0184 affects all versions of Sudo prior to 1.6.6.
Is CVE-2002-0184 specific to any operating systems?
CVE-2002-0184 is noted to affect Debian GNU/Linux 2.2 and other systems using vulnerable versions of Sudo.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-0184?
CVE-2002-0184 is an off-by-one error that leads to a heap-based buffer overflow.
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