CVE-2015-5602
First published: Tue Nov 17 2015(Updated: )
sudoedit in Sudo before 1.8.15 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack on a file whose full path is defined using multiple wildcards in /etc/sudoers, as demonstrated by "/home/*/*/file.txt."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sudo | <=1.8.14 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugzilla.sudo.ws/show_bug.cgi?id=707
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-November/171024.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-November/171054.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3440
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034392
- http://www.sudo.ws/stable.html#1.8.15
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201606-13
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37710/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5602?
CVE-2015-5602 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5602?
To fix CVE-2015-5602, upgrade Sudo to version 1.8.15 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-5602?
CVE-2015-5602 affects users of Sudo versions prior to 1.8.15 that have misconfigured sudoers files with wildcard paths.
What is a symlink attack in the context of CVE-2015-5602?
A symlink attack in CVE-2015-5602 involves tricking the sudoedit command to operate on a file that a local attacker can manipulate due to inadequate path handling.
Is CVE-2015-5602 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2015-5602 is a local vulnerability, as it requires local user access to exploit.
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