[link] Sudo Linux Bug Allows Hackers To Execute Commands As Root User

4 messages · started by Devi Garcia on Feb 05, 2020

[link] Sudo Linux Bug Allows Hackers To Execute Commands As Root User

From Devi Garcia · Feb 05, 2020

According to the latest report published by The Debian Project, a Sudo vulnerability exists that allows hackers to gain access to root privileges and execute commands.

The vulnerability exists in the Sudo package (Sudo stands for “superuser do”) which allows users to execute programs and commands with security privileges of a superuser.

Tagged as CVE -2019-18634, the Sudo flaw has affected Debian GNU/Linux 9 “Stretch” operating system series running Sudo versions prior to 1.8.26 vis-à-vis versions 1.7.1 to 1.8.25p1.


https://fossbytes.com/sudo-linux-bug-allows-hackers-execute-commands-root-user/

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[link] Sudo Linux Bug Allows Hackers To Execute Commands As Root User

From Devi Garcia · Feb 05, 2020

According to the latest report published by The Debian Project, a Sudo vulnerability exists that allows hackers to gain access to root privileges and execute commands.

The vulnerability exists in the Sudo package (Sudo stands for “superuser do”) which allows users to execute programs and commands with security privileges of a superuser.

Tagged as CVE -2019-18634, the Sudo flaw has affected Debian GNU/Linux 9 “Stretch” operating system series running Sudo versions prior to 1.8.26 vis-à-vis versions 1.7.1 to 1.8.25p1.


https://fossbytes.com/sudo-linux-bug-allows-hackers-execute-commands-root-user/

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Re: [link] Sudo Linux Bug Allows Hackers To Execute Commands As Root User

From Rex Bouwense · Feb 05, 2020

The patch for Ubuntu has already been released and I have already installed it.  This is just another reason to keep your computer operating system updated.
Rex

On 2/5/20 1:54 PM, Devi Garcia wrote:
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According

According to the latest report published by The Debian Project, a Sudo vulnerability exists that allows hackers to gain access to root privileges and execute commands.

The vulnerability exists in the Sudo package (Sudo stands for “superuser do”) which allows users to execute programs and commands with security privileges of a superuser.

Tagged as CVE -2019-18634, the Sudo flaw has affected Debian GNU/Linux 9 “Stretch” operating system series running Sudo versions prior to 1.8.26 vis-à-vis versions 1.7.1 to 1.8.25p1.


https://fossbytes.com/sudo-linux-bug-allows-hackers-execute-commands-root-user/


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Re: [link] Sudo Linux Bug Allows Hackers To Execute Commands As Root User

From Pasquale Aronna · Feb 05, 2020

I also did the install.
Pat

On Wed, Feb 5, 2020 at 2:14 PM Rex Bouwense <majb@azloco.com> wrote:
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The patch for Ubuntu has already been released and I have already
installed it.  This is just another reason to keep your computer
operating system updated.
The patch for Ubuntu has already been released and I have already installed it.  This is just another reason to keep your computer operating system updated.
Rex

On 2/5/20 1:54 PM, Devi Garcia wrote:

According to the latest report published by The Debian Project, a Sudo vulnerability exists that allows hackers to gain access to root privileges and execute commands.

The vulnerability exists in the Sudo package (Sudo stands for “superuser do”) which allows users to execute programs and commands with security privileges of a superuser.

Tagged as CVE -2019-18634, the Sudo flaw has affected Debian GNU/Linux 9 “Stretch” operating system series running Sudo versions prior to 1.8.26 vis-à-vis versions 1.7.1 to 1.8.25p1.


https://fossbytes.com/sudo-linux-bug-allows-hackers-execute-commands-root-user/


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