CVE-2004-1689

CVE-2004-1689 is a low-severity vulnerability in Todd Miller Sudo with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

sudoedit (aka sudo -e) in sudo 1.6.8 opens a temporary file with root privileges, which allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the temporary file before quitting sudoedit.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1689?
sudoedit (aka sudo -e) in sudo 1.6.8 opens a temporary file with root privileges, which allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the temporary file before quitting sudoedit.
How severe is CVE-2004-1689?
CVE-2004-1689 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-1689 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1689?
CVE-2004-1689 affects Todd Miller Sudo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1689?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1689 published?
CVE-2004-1689 was published on 2004-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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