CVE-2010-0426 affects sudo versions 1.6.x before 1.6.9p21 and 1.7.x before 1.7.2p4 when pseudo-commands are enabled. This vulnerability allows local users to gain privileges by creating a crafted executable file with the same name as a pseudo-command in an arbitrary directory, such as a user's home directory. With a CVSS score of 6.9 (High), it presents a significant risk due to its local attack vector, medium access complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:todd_miller:sudo:1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.6.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:todd_miller:sudo:1.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.6.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:todd_miller:sudo:1.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.6.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:todd_miller:sudo:1.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.6.3_p1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:todd_miller:sudo:1.6.3_p1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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