CVE-2015-8239

Name: CVE-2015-8239
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-10T16:29:00.557+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8239 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The SHA-2 digest support in the sudoers plugin in sudo after 1.8.7 allows local users with write permissions to parts of the called command to replace them before it is executed.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The SHA-2 digest support in the sudoers plugin in sudo after 1.8.7 allows local users with write permissions to parts of the called command to replace them before it is executed.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.54%

41.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-362

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sudo Project	Sudo	1.8.8
Sudo Project	Sudo	1.8.9
Sudo Project	Sudo	1.8.10
Sudo Project	Sudo	1.8.11
Sudo Project	Sudo	1.8.12
Sudo Project	Sudo	1.8.13
Sudo Project	Sudo	1.8.14
Sudo Project	Sudo	1.8.15

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/18/22Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1283635Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.sudo.ws/repos/sudo/rev/0cd3cc8fa195Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.sudo.ws/repos/sudo/rev/24a3d9215c64Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.sudo.ws/repos/sudo/rev/397722cdd7ecIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/18/22Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1283635Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.sudo.ws/repos/sudo/rev/0cd3cc8fa195Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.sudo.ws/repos/sudo/rev/24a3d9215c64Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.sudo.ws/repos/sudo/rev/397722cdd7ecIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 10, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8239?

The SHA-2 digest support in the sudoers plugin in sudo after 1.8.7 allows local users with write permissions to parts of the called command to replace them before it is executed.

How severe is CVE-2015-8239?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8239 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8239?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2015-8239?

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Source: NVD / NIST