Advisory Published

USN-3968-3: Sudo vulnerabilities

First published: Mon Sep 28 2020(Updated: )

USN-3968-1 fixed several vulnerabilities in Sudo. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 14.04 ESM. Original advisory details: Florian Weimer discovered that Sudo incorrectly handled the noexec restriction when used with certain applications. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to bypass configured restrictions and execute arbitrary commands. (CVE-2016-7076, CVE-2016-7032)

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
ubuntu/sudo-ldap<1.8.9p5-1ubuntu1.5+esm5
1.8.9p5-1ubuntu1.5+esm5
Ubuntu OpenSSH Client=14.04
All of
ubuntu/sudo<1.8.9p5-1ubuntu1.5+esm5
1.8.9p5-1ubuntu1.5+esm5
Ubuntu OpenSSH Client=14.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID of USN-3968-3?

    The vulnerability ID of USN-3968-3 is CVE-2016-7032 and CVE-2016-7076.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-7032 and CVE-2016-7076?

    The severity of CVE-2016-7032 and CVE-2016-7076 is not specified in the information provided.

  • How do I fix the Sudo vulnerabilities?

    To fix the Sudo vulnerabilities, you need to update the sudo-ldap and sudo packages to version 1.8.9p5-1ubuntu1.5+esm5 or later.

  • Where can I find more information about USN-3968-1?

    You can find more information about USN-3968-1 in the Ubuntu security notices.

  • Is Ubuntu 14.04 affected by these vulnerabilities?

    Yes, Ubuntu 14.04 is affected by the Sudo vulnerabilities.

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