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HistoryJan 27, 2021 - 3:01 p.m.

sudo vulnerability

2021-01-2715:01:20
Google
osv.dev
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7.7 High

AI Score

Confidence

High

0.97 High

EPSS

Percentile

99.7%

USN-4705-1 fixed a vulnerability in Sudo. This update provides
the corresponding update for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM and Ubuntu 14.04 ESM.

Original advisory details:

It was discovered that Sudo incorrectly handled memory when parsing command
lines. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to obtain unintended
access to the administrator account. (CVE-2021-3156)