CVE-2010-2956 describes a privilege escalation vulnerability in Sudo versions 1.7.0 through 1.7.4p3 when a Runas group is configured. This flaw allows local users to gain root privileges by manipulating the -u and -g options on the command line. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.2, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, but requires high attack complexity and local access. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.7.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:todd_miller:sudo:1.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.7.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:todd_miller:sudo:1.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.7.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:todd_miller:sudo:1.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.7.2p1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:todd_miller:sudo:1.7.2p1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.7.2p2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:todd_miller:sudo:1.7.2p2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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