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sudo: arbitrary file write with privileges of the RunAs user

🗓️ 21 Feb 2023 10:42:31Reported by RedHatType 
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A sudo vulnerability lets an authorized user write arbitrary files via sudoedit by abusing environment variables.

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28 Jun 2026 12:38Current
7.3High risk
Vulners AI Score7.3
CVSS 3.17.8
EPSS0.55367
SSVC
sudo vulnerabilitysudoedit abuseenvironment variablesarbitrary file writerun as userroot privileges
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