CVE-2014-9680

Name: CVE-2014-9680
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-24T06:59:00.353+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-9680 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. sudo before 1.8.12 does not ensure that the TZ environment variable is associated with a zoneinfo file, which allows local users to open arbitrary files for read access (but not view file contents) by running a program within an sudo session, as demonstrated by interfering with terminal output, discarding kernel-log messages, or repositioning tape drives.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

sudo before 1.8.12 does not ensure that the TZ environment variable is associated with a zoneinfo file, which allows local users to open arbitrary files for read access (but not view file contents) by running a program within an sudo session, as demonstrated by interfering with terminal output, discarding kernel-log messages, or repositioning tape drives.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.47%

37.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Sudo Project	Sudo	<= 1.8.11	P2

References

http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/15/24Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1409.html
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033158
http://www.sudo.ws/alerts/tz.htmlVendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201504-02
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/15/24Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1409.html
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033158
http://www.sudo.ws/alerts/tz.htmlVendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201504-02

Timeline

Published: Apr 24, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-9680?

How severe is CVE-2014-9680?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-9680 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9680?

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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Source: NVD / NIST