RHSA-2019:3754: Important: sudo security update
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2019:3754?
RHSA-2019:3754 is classified as an important security vulnerability affecting the sudo package.
How do I fix RHSA-2019:3754?
To remediate RHSA-2019:3754, update the sudo package to version 1.8.6p3-15.el6_6.2 or later.
What systems are affected by RHSA-2019:3754?
RHSA-2019:3754 affects systems using the sudo utility that are running versions prior to 1.8.6p3-15.el6_6.2.
What impact does RHSA-2019:3754 have on my system?
If exploited, RHSA-2019:3754 can allow unauthorized privilege escalation on affected systems.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2019:3754?
The best practice is to apply the provided update rather than relying on a workaround for RHSA-2019:3754.