RHSA-2023:0293: 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: arbitrary file write with privileges of the RunAs user (CVE-2023-22809) 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
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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redhat/sudoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.8.29-7.el8_4.2 - Upgrade
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redhat/sudo-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.8.29-7.el8_4.2 - Upgrade
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redhat/sudo-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.8.29-7.el8_4.2 - Upgrade
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redhat/sudoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.8.29-7.el8_4.2.aa - Upgrade
Upgrade
redhat/sudo-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.8.29-7.el8_4.2.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/sudo-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.8.29-7.el8_4.2.aa
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact of RHSA-2023:0293?
RHSA-2023:0293 addresses a vulnerability in the sudo package that can allow arbitrary file read access.
How do I fix RHSA-2023:0293?
To fix RHSA-2023:0293, update the sudo package to version 1.8.29-7.el8_4.2 or higher.
What versions are affected by RHSA-2023:0293?
Versions of the sudo package prior to 1.8.29-7.el8_4.2 are affected by RHSA-2023:0293.
Is my system vulnerable if I don't use sudo?
Even if you don't use sudo directly, a vulnerable sudo package can still pose a security risk if it is present on your system.
How can I check if RHSA-2023:0293 affects my system?
You can check your installed sudo version using the command 'sudo -V' and compare it to the version specified in RHSA-2023:0293.