CVE-2005-1993

CVE-2005-1993 is a low-severity vulnerability in Todd Miller Sudo with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Race condition in sudo 1.3.1 up to 1.6.8p8, when the ALL pseudo-command is used after a user entry in the sudoers file, allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1993?
Race condition in sudo 1.3.1 up to 1.6.8p8, when the ALL pseudo-command is used after a user entry in the sudoers file, allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2005-1993?
CVE-2005-1993 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-1993 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1993?
CVE-2005-1993 primarily affects Todd Miller Sudo. In total, 29 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1993?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1993 published?
CVE-2005-1993 was published on 2005-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (29)

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