medium
6.6
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-0106: Input Validation

First published: Tue Mar 11 2014(Updated: )

Sudo 1.6.9 before 1.8.5, when env_reset is disabled, does not properly check environment variables for the env_delete restriction, which allows local users with sudo permissions to bypass intended command restrictions via a crafted environment variable.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.10.4
Sudo=1.6.9
Sudo=1.6.9p20
Sudo=1.6.9p21
Sudo=1.6.9p22
Sudo=1.6.9p23
Sudo=1.7.0
Sudo=1.7.1
Sudo=1.7.2
Sudo=1.7.2p1
Sudo=1.7.2p2
Sudo=1.7.2p3
Sudo=1.7.2p4
Sudo=1.7.2p5
Sudo=1.7.2p6
Sudo=1.7.2p7
Sudo=1.7.3b1
Sudo=1.7.4
Sudo=1.7.4p1
Sudo=1.7.4p2
Sudo=1.7.4p3
Sudo=1.7.4p4
Sudo=1.7.4p5
Sudo=1.7.4p6
Sudo=1.7.5
Sudo=1.7.6
Sudo=1.7.6p1
Sudo=1.7.6p2
Sudo=1.7.7
Sudo=1.7.8
Sudo=1.7.8p1
Sudo=1.7.8p2
Sudo=1.7.9
Sudo=1.7.9p1
Sudo=1.7.10
Sudo=1.7.10p1
Sudo=1.7.10p2
Sudo=1.7.10p3
Sudo=1.7.10p4
Sudo=1.7.10p5
Sudo=1.7.10p6
Sudo=1.7.10p7
Sudo=1.7.10p8
Sudo=1.7.10p9
Sudo=1.7.10p10
Sudo=1.8.0
Sudo=1.8.1
Sudo=1.8.1p1
Sudo=1.8.1p2
Sudo=1.8.2
Sudo=1.8.3
Sudo=1.8.3p1
Sudo=1.8.3p2
Sudo=1.8.4
Sudo=1.8.4p1
Sudo=1.8.4p2
Sudo=1.8.4p3
Sudo=1.8.4p4
Sudo=1.8.4p5

Remedy

http://www.sudo.ws/sudo/alerts/env_add.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-0106?

    CVE-2014-0106 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow local users to bypass command restrictions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-0106?

    To fix CVE-2014-0106, users should upgrade to sudo version 1.8.5 or later, which contains the necessary patches.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2014-0106?

    CVE-2014-0106 affects local users with sudo permissions on versions of sudo prior to 1.8.5 when env_reset is disabled.

  • What does CVE-2014-0106 exploit?

    CVE-2014-0106 exploits insufficient checks on environment variables, allowing unauthorized command access by manipulating the environment.

  • Is CVE-2014-0106 a local or remote vulnerability?

    CVE-2014-0106 is a local vulnerability, as it requires local user access to exploit the flaw.

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