CVE-2015-5602

CVE-2015-5602 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sudo Project Sudo with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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

sudoedit in Sudo before 1.8.15 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack on a file whose full path is defined using multiple wildcards in /etc/sudoers, as demonstrated by "/home/*/*/file.txt."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5602?
sudoedit in Sudo before 1.8.15 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack on a file whose full path is defined using multiple wildcards in /etc/sudoers, as demonstrated by "/home/*/*/file.txt."
How severe is CVE-2015-5602?
CVE-2015-5602 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-5602 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5602?
CVE-2015-5602 affects Sudo Project Sudo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5602?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-5602 published?
CVE-2015-5602 was published on 2015-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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