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- RHSA-2023:0283
RHSA-2023:0283: Important: sudo security update
First published: Mon Jan 23 2023(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: arbitrary file write with privileges of the RunAs user (CVE-2023-22809)</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 | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/sudo | <1.8.29-8.el8_6.1 | 1.8.29-8.el8_6.1 |
| redhat/sudo | <1.8.29-8.el8_6.1 | 1.8.29-8.el8_6.1 |
| redhat/sudo-debuginfo | <1.8.29-8.el8_6.1 | 1.8.29-8.el8_6.1 |
| redhat/sudo-debugsource | <1.8.29-8.el8_6.1 | 1.8.29-8.el8_6.1 |
| redhat/sudo-debuginfo | <1.8.29-8.el8_6.1 | 1.8.29-8.el8_6.1 |
| redhat/sudo-debugsource | <1.8.29-8.el8_6.1 | 1.8.29-8.el8_6.1 |
| redhat/sudo | <1.8.29-8.el8_6.1 | 1.8.29-8.el8_6.1 |
| redhat/sudo-debuginfo | <1.8.29-8.el8_6.1 | 1.8.29-8.el8_6.1 |
| redhat/sudo-debugsource | <1.8.29-8.el8_6.1 | 1.8.29-8.el8_6.1 |
| redhat/sudo | <1.8.29-8.el8_6.1.aa | 1.8.29-8.el8_6.1.aa |
| redhat/sudo-debuginfo | <1.8.29-8.el8_6.1.aa | 1.8.29-8.el8_6.1.aa |
| redhat/sudo-debugsource | <1.8.29-8.el8_6.1.aa | 1.8.29-8.el8_6.1.aa |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2023:0283?
The severity of RHSA-2023:0283 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2023:0283?
To fix RHSA-2023:0283, you need to update the sudo package to version 1.8.29-8.el8_6.1 or later.
What versions of the sudo package are affected by RHSA-2023:0283?
Versions of sudo prior to 1.8.29-8.el8_6.1 are affected by RHSA-2023:0283.
What is the impact of RHSA-2023:0283?
The impact of RHSA-2023:0283 allows arbitrary file writes due to a flaw in the sudo package.
Are there any specific architectures affected by RHSA-2023:0283?
Yes, RHSA-2023:0283 affects x86_64 and ppc64le architectures.
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