RHSA-2020:0388: Important: sudo security update

Published Feb 4, 2020
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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.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> sudo: Privilege escalation via 'Runas' specification with 'ALL' keyword (CVE-2019-14287)</li> 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

7 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/sudo<1.8.25p1-4.el8_0.2
1.8.25p1-4.el8_0.2
redhat/sudo<1.8.25p1-4.el8_0.2
1.8.25p1-4.el8_0.2
redhat/sudo-debuginfo<1.8.25p1-4.el8_0.2
1.8.25p1-4.el8_0.2
redhat/sudo-debugsource<1.8.25p1-4.el8_0.2
1.8.25p1-4.el8_0.2
redhat/sudo<1.8.25p1-4.el8_0.2
1.8.25p1-4.el8_0.2
redhat/sudo-debuginfo<1.8.25p1-4.el8_0.2
1.8.25p1-4.el8_0.2
redhat/sudo-debugsource<1.8.25p1-4.el8_0.2
1.8.25p1-4.el8_0.2

Remediation

Event History

Jun 8, 2024
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·01:08 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2020:0388?

The severity of RHSA-2020:0388 is classified as important.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2020:0388?

To fix RHSA-2020:0388, update the sudo packages to version 1.8.25p1-4.el8_0.2 or later.

3

Which systems are affected by RHSA-2020:0388?

RHSA-2020:0388 affects systems running the sudo package prior to version 1.8.25p1-4.el8_0.2.

4

What vulnerabilities does RHSA-2020:0388 address?

RHSA-2020:0388 addresses a privilege escalation vulnerability in the sudo utility.

5

Is there a workaround for RHSA-2020:0388?

There is no official workaround for RHSA-2020:0388; updating the affected packages is recommended.

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