CVE-2005-1831: Sudo 1.6.8p7 on SuSE Linux 9.3, and possibly other Linux distributions, allows local users to gain privileg...

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This is an old, disputed sudo privilege escalation report affecting sudo 1.6.8p7 on SuSE Linux 9.3, possibly other Linux distributions. It claimed a local user could obtain elevated privileges through sudo and su. SuSE and third-party researchers reportedly could not reproduce it, so business urgency depends on whether legacy systems still run this exact stack. Likely limited to obsolete Linux hosts, especially SuSE Linux 9.3 with sudo 1.6.8p7. Exposure requires local system access and relevant sudo/su configuration. The source bundle lists no concrete vendor/product CPEs beyond the narrative, so broad Linux exposure is unconfirmed. Treat as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless matching obsolete systems exist. If SuSE Linux 9.3 or sudo 1.6.8p7 is still present, prioritize remediation because local privilege escalation can convert limited access into full host control. Mitigation focus: Identify any SuSE Linux 9.3 or sudo 1.6.8p7 systems.; Check current vendor guidance before assuming a specific patch path.; Retire or isolate obsolete Linux systems where practical..

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May 23, 2026, 09:29 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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