RHSA-2019:3205: Important: sudo security update

Published Oct 24, 2019
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Updated

The sudo packages contain the sudo utility which allows system administrators to provide certain users with the permission to execute privileged commands, which are used for system management purposes, without having to log in as root.Security Fix(es): sudo: Privilege escalation via 'Runas' specification with 'ALL' keyword (CVE-2019-14287) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/sudo<1.8.23-3.el7_6.1
1.8.23-3.el7_6.1
redhat/sudo<1.8.23-3.el7_6.1
1.8.23-3.el7_6.1
redhat/sudo-debuginfo<1.8.23-3.el7_6.1
1.8.23-3.el7_6.1
redhat/sudo-debuginfo<1.8.23-3.el7_6.1
1.8.23-3.el7_6.1
redhat/sudo-devel<1.8.23-3.el7_6.1
1.8.23-3.el7_6.1
redhat/sudo-devel<1.8.23-3.el7_6.1
1.8.23-3.el7_6.1
redhat/sudo<1.8.23-3.el7_6.1
1.8.23-3.el7_6.1
redhat/sudo-debuginfo<1.8.23-3.el7_6.1
1.8.23-3.el7_6.1
redhat/sudo-devel<1.8.23-3.el7_6.1
1.8.23-3.el7_6.1
redhat/sudo<1.8.23-3.el7_6.1.aa
1.8.23-3.el7_6.1.aa
redhat/sudo-debuginfo<1.8.23-3.el7_6.1.aa
1.8.23-3.el7_6.1.aa
redhat/sudo-devel<1.8.23-3.el7_6.1.aa
1.8.23-3.el7_6.1.aa

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/sudo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.8.23-3.el7_6.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/sudo-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.8.23-3.el7_6.1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/sudo-devel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.8.23-3.el7_6.1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/sudo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.8.23-3.el7_6.1.aa
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/sudo-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.8.23-3.el7_6.1.aa
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/sudo-devel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.8.23-3.el7_6.1.aa
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade sudo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.8.23-3.el7_6.1
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade sudo-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.8.23-3.el7_6.1
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade sudo-devel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.8.23-3.el7_6.1

Event History

Jul 2, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·04:17 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:17 PM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2019:3205?

The severity of RHSA-2019:3205 is classified as important.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2019:3205?

To fix RHSA-2019:3205, update the sudo packages to version 1.8.23-3.el7_6.1 or later.

3

Which packages are affected by RHSA-2019:3205?

The affected packages include sudo, sudo-debuginfo, and sudo-devel for various architectures.

4

What does RHSA-2019:3205 address?

RHSA-2019:3205 addresses a privilege escalation vulnerability in the sudo utility.

5

Is a reboot required after applying the fix for RHSA-2019:3205?

A reboot is not required after applying the fix for RHSA-2019:3205.

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