CVE-2010-0426: sudo 1.6.x before 1.6.9p21 and 1.7.x before 1.7.2p4, when a pseudo-command is enabled, permits a match betw...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2010-0426 is an old sudo local privilege-escalation flaw. If a system runs affected sudo versions and uses a specific sudoers pseudo-command configuration, a local user may gain elevated privileges. This is mainly a legacy-system risk, not a remote internet-exposure issue. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Unix/Linux systems still running vulnerable sudo versions and sudoers configurations using pseudo-commands. Systems with current vendor-supported sudo packages are unlikely to be affected. Treat as a targeted legacy hardening item. Prioritize systems where local users, shared administration, or shell access exist. The business risk is privilege escalation after local access, not direct external compromise. Mitigation focus: Upgrade sudo to a vendor-fixed package or upstream fixed version.; For upstream sudo, use versions after 1.6.9p21 or 1.7.2p4.; Review sudoers for pseudo-command use and remove unnecessary entries..

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Jun 28, 2026, 11:11 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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