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CVE-2010-0427: sudo 1.6.x before 1.6.9p21, when the runas_default option is used, does not properly set group memberships,...

sudo 1.6.x before 1.6.9p21, when the runas_default option is used, does not properly set group memberships, which allows local users to gain privileges via a sudo command.

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CVE-2010-0427 is a local privilege-escalation flaw in sudo 1.6.x before 1.6.9p21. When the runas_default option is used, sudo may keep improper group memberships, allowing a local user to gain privileges through allowed sudo use. Business urgency is highest for legacy Unix/Linux systems still running old sudo packages. Exposure is limited to systems with sudo 1.6.x before 1.6.9p21 and runas_default configured. Modern supported distributions are unlikely to remain affected unless they run obsolete packages, frozen appliances, or unmanaged legacy images. Treat as a targeted legacy-system cleanup item. It can enable local privilege escalation, but only under specific old-version and configuration conditions. Prioritize systems where local users, shared administration, or untrusted workloads exist. Mitigation focus: Upgrade sudo to a vendor-fixed package or at least 1.6.9p21 where applicable.; Review distribution advisories from Debian, Gentoo, Ubuntu, SUSE, or the relevant vendor.; Identify and review sudoers configurations using runas_default..

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