CVE-2004-1689
UnknownEPSS 1.17%
Last modified
CVE-2004-1689 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. sudoedit (aka sudo -e) in sudo 1.6.8 opens a temporary file with root privileges, which allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the temporary file before quitting sudoedit.. EPSS estimates a 1.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
sudoedit (aka sudo -e) in sudo 1.6.8 opens a temporary file with root privileges, which allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the temporary file before quitting sudoedit.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.6.8 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.nl/0409-exploits/sudoedit.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12596Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/o-219.shtmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/424358Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/10023Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11204Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.sudo.ws/sudo/alerts/sudoedit.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.nl/0409-exploits/sudoedit.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12596Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/o-219.shtmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/424358Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/10023Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11204Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.sudo.ws/sudo/alerts/sudoedit.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2004-1689?
sudoedit (aka sudo -e) in sudo 1.6.8 opens a temporary file with root privileges, which allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the temporary file before quitting sudoedit.
How severe is CVE-2004-1689?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1689 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1689?
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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