REDHAT-BUG-668843
First published: Tue Jan 11 2011(Updated: )
Due to upstream changes in how sudo 1.7.3 handles group membership checks, the patch used to correct <a class="bz_bug_link bz_status_CLOSED bz_closed bz_public " title="CLOSED RAWHIDE - sudo can't always correctly determine group membership" href="show_bug.cgi?id=235915">bug #235915</a> (sudo can't always correctly determine group memberships) was incorrectly rediffed, making sudo in Fedora once again vulnerable to <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2009-0034">CVE-2009-0034</a> (incorrect handling of groups in Runas_User). Statement: Not vulnerable. This issue did not affect the versions of sudo as shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, 5, or 6.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CentOS Sudo | >1.7.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=235915
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2009-0034
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=472949&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=472949&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=668843
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-668843?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-668843 is classified as important due to its potential impact on group membership checks.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-668843?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-668843, you should update your sudo package to the latest version that addresses this issue.
What versions of sudo are affected by REDHAT-BUG-668843?
REDHAT-BUG-668843 affects sudo versions prior to 1.7.3.
What are the implications of not fixing REDHAT-BUG-668843?
Not fixing REDHAT-BUG-668843 may lead to unauthorized access due to incorrect group membership determination.
Where can I find more details on REDHAT-BUG-668843?
More details on REDHAT-BUG-668843 can be found in the Red Hat bug tracking system.
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