CVE-2025-32463
Sudo before 1.9.17p1 allows local users to obtain root access
Description
Description
Sudo before 1.9.17p1 allows local users to obtain root access because /etc/nsswitch.conf from a user-controlled directory is used with the --chroot option.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| debian | debian_linux | 11.0 |
| sudo_project | sudo | From 1.9.14 (inc) to 1.9.17 (exc) |
| sudo_project | sudo | 1.9.17 |
| canonical | ubuntu_linux | 22.04 |
| canonical | ubuntu_linux | 24.04 |
| canonical | ubuntu_linux | 24.10 |
| canonical | ubuntu_linux | 25.04 |
| debian | debian_linux | 12.0 |
| debian | debian_linux | 13.0 |
| opensuse | leap | 15.6 |
| redhat | enterprise_linux | 10.0 |
| suse | linux_enterprise_desktop | 15 |
| suse | linux_enterprise_desktop | 15 |
| suse | linux_enterprise_real_time | 15.0 |
| suse | linux_enterprise_real_time | 15.0 |
| suse | linux_enterprise_real_time | 15.0 |
| suse | linux_enterprise_server_for_sap | 12 |
| suse | linux_enterprise_server_for_sap | 12 |
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Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-829 | The product imports, requires, or includes executable functionality (such as a library) from a source that is outside of the intended control sphere. |
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CVE Publication Date:
2025-06-30
CVE Last Modified Date:
2025-11-05
Report Generation Date:
2025-11-27
AI Powered Q&A Generation:
2025-06-30
EPSS Last Evaluated Date:
2025-09-30
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