CVE-2011-0010

CVE-2011-0010 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Todd Miller Sudo with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Description

check.c in sudo 1.7.x before 1.7.4p5, when a Runas group is configured, does not require a password for command execution that involves a gid change but no uid change, which allows local users to bypass an intended authentication requirement via the -g option to a sudo command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0010?
check.c in sudo 1.7.x before 1.7.4p5, when a Runas group is configured, does not require a password for command execution that involves a gid change but no uid change, which allows local users to bypass an intended authentication requirement via the -g option to a sudo command.
How severe is CVE-2011-0010?
CVE-2011-0010 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-0010 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-0010?
CVE-2011-0010 primarily affects Todd Miller Sudo. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0010?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-0010 published?
CVE-2011-0010 was published on 2011-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (16)

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