CVE-2005-2959: Medium severity todd miller sudo vulnerability
Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in sudo 1.6.8 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via the (1) SHELLOPTS and (2) PS4 environment variables before executing a bash script on behalf of another user, which are not cleared even though other variables are.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2959?
CVE-2005-2959 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to escalate privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2959?
To fix CVE-2005-2959, you should upgrade to a version of sudo later than 1.6.8 that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of sudo are affected by CVE-2005-2959?
CVE-2005-2959 affects sudo versions 1.6.8 and earlier.
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2005-2959?
The vulnerability is caused by an incomplete blacklist in sudo that allows certain environment variables to remain set during script execution.
Is CVE-2005-2959 still a threat today?
While CVE-2005-2959 primarily affects older versions of sudo, it remains a potential threat for systems that have not been updated.