Packages
- sudo - Provide limited super user privileges to specific users
Details
It was discovered that Sudo incorrectly checked return codes when dropping
privileges to run the mailer. A local attacker could possibly use this
issue to escalate privileges.
It was discovered that Sudo incorrectly checked return codes when dropping
privileges to run the mailer. A local attacker could possibly use this
issue to escalate privileges.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 25.10 questing | sudo – 1.9.17p2-1ubuntu1.1 | ||
| 24.04 LTS noble | sudo – 1.9.15p5-3ubuntu5.24.04.2 | ||
| sudo-ldap – 1.9.15p5-3ubuntu5.24.04.2 | |||
| 22.04 LTS jammy | sudo – 1.9.9-1ubuntu2.6 | ||
| sudo-ldap – 1.9.9-1ubuntu2.6 | |||
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