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CVE-2012-0809

HighPublished

Format string vulnerability in the sudo_debug function in Sudo 1.8.0 through 1.8.3p1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string...

Published: Feb 1, 2012
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: redhat
Evidence observed: Jan 31, 2012

Primary CVSS

7.2/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

2.9%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 86.5%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Format string vulnerability in the sudo_debug function in Sudo 1.8.0 through 1.8.3p1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string sequences in the program name for sudo.

Sources

sudo 1.8.0 < 1.8.3p1 - Format StringExploit
joernchen · linux · Jan 31, 2012
sudo 1.8.0 < 1.8.3p1 - 'sudo_debug' glibc FORTIFY_SOURCE Bypass + Privilege EscalationExploit
aeon · linux · May 1, 2013

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