Scientific Linux Security Update : sudo on SL5.x i386/x86_64

medium Nessus Plugin ID 60739

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Synopsis

The remote Scientific Linux host is missing a security update.

Description

CVE-2010-0426 sudo: sudoedit option can possibly allow for arbitrary code execution

CVE-2010-0427 sudo: Fails to reset group permissions if runas_default set

A privilege escalation flaw was found in the way sudo handled the sudoedit pseudo-command. If a local user were authorized by the sudoers file to use this pseudo-command, they could possibly leverage this flaw to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the root user. (CVE-2010-0426)

The sudo utility did not properly initialize supplementary groups when the 'runas_default' option (in the sudoers file) was used. If a local user were authorized by the sudoers file to perform their sudo commands under the account specified with 'runas_default', they would receive the root user's supplementary groups instead of those of the intended target user, giving them unintended privileges.
(CVE-2010-0427)

Solution

Update the affected sudo package.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 60739

File Name: sl_20100226_sudo_on_SL5_x.nasl

Version: 1.5

Type: local

Agent: unix

Family: Scientific Linux Local Security Checks

Published: 8/1/2012

Updated: 1/14/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: High

Score: 7.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 6.9

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: x-cpe:/o:fermilab:scientific_linux

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/RedHat/release, Host/RedHat/rpm-list, Host/cpu

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 2/26/2010

Exploitable With

Core Impact

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2010-0426, CVE-2010-0427

CWE: 264

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