# CVE-2014-0106: Sudo 1.6.9 before 1.8.5, when env\_reset is disabled, does not properly check environment variables for the env\_delete restriction, which all

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2014-03-11 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Sudo 1.6.9 before 1.8.5, when env_reset is disabled, does not properly check environment variables for the env_delete restriction, which allows local users with sudo permissions to bypass intended command restrictions via a crafted environment variable.

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## References

- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/ovmbulletinjul2016-3090546.html
- http://www.sudo.ws/sudo/alerts/env_add.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-04/msg00003.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2146-1
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0266.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/06/2
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205031
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65997

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