CVE-2004-1051
UnknownEPSS 1.37%
Last modified
CVE-2004-1051 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. sudo before 1.6.8p2 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by using "()" style environment variables to create functions that have the same name as any program within the bash script that is called without using the program's full pathname.. EPSS estimates a 1.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
sudo before 1.6.8p2 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by using "()" style environment variables to create functions that have the same name as any program within the bash script that is called without using the program's full pathname.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Multi Network Firewall | 8.2 |
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.5.6 |
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.5.7 |
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.5.8 |
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.5.9 |
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.6 |
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.6.1 |
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.6.2 |
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.6.3 |
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.6.3_p1 |
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.6.3_p2 |
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.6.3_p3 |
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.6.3_p4 |
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.6.3_p5 |
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.6.3_p6 |
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.6.3_p7 |
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.6.4 |
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.6.4_p1 |
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.6.4_p2 |
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.6.5 |
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.6.5_p1 |
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.6.5_p2 |
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.6.6 |
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.6.7 |
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.6.8 |
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.6.8_p1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 3.0 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux | 9.2 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux | 10.0 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux | 10.1 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux Corporate Server | 2.1 |
| Trustix | Secure Linux | 1.5 |
| Trustix | Secure Linux | 2.0 |
| Trustix | Secure Linux | 2.1 |
| Trustix | Secure Linux | 2.2 |
| Ubuntu | Ubuntu Linux | 4.1 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11668Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11668Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2004-1051?
sudo before 1.6.8p2 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by using "()" style environment variables to create functions that have the same name as any program within the bash script that is called without using the program's full pathname.
How severe is CVE-2004-1051?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1051 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1051?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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