CVE-2004-1689
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.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
SudoEdit 1.6.8 - Local Change Permission
OS impact
Debian Fixed 5 releases
| Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| trixie | Fixed | 1.6.8p3-1 |
| sid | Fixed | 1.6.8p3-1 |
| forky | Fixed | 1.6.8p3-1 |
| bullseye | Fixed | 1.6.8p3-1 |
| bookworm | Fixed | 1.6.8p3-1 |
References
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.