CVE-2006-0151
UnknownEPSS 0.60%
Last modified
CVE-2006-0151 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. sudo 1.6.8 and other versions does not clear the PYTHONINSPECT environment variable, which allows limited local users to gain privileges via a Python script, a variant of CVE-2005-4158.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
sudo 1.6.8 and other versions does not clear the PYTHONINSPECT environment variable, which allows limited local users to gain privileges via a Python script, a variant of CVE-2005-4158.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1.6.7_p5 |
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.6.8 |
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.6.8_p1 |
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.6.8_p2 |
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.6.8_p5 |
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.6.8_p7 |
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.6.8_p8 |
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.6.8_p9 |
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.6.8_p12 |
| Ubuntu | Ubuntu Linux | 4.1 |
| Ubuntu | Ubuntu Linux | 5.04 |
| Ubuntu | Ubuntu Linux | 5.10 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18358Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18363Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18358Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18363Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2006-0151?
sudo 1.6.8 and other versions does not clear the PYTHONINSPECT environment variable, which allows limited local users to gain privileges via a Python script, a variant of CVE-2005-4158.
How severe is CVE-2006-0151?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0151 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0151?
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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