RHSA-2023:0292: Important: sudo security update
The sudo packages contain the sudo utility which allows system administrators to provide certain users with the permission to execute privileged commands, which are used for system management purposes, without having to log in as root.Security Fix(es): sudo: arbitrary file write with privileges of the RunAs user (CVE-2023-22809) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2023:0292?
The severity of RHSA-2023:0292 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2023:0292?
To fix RHSA-2023:0292, update the sudo packages to version 1.8.29-5.el8_2.2 or later.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2023:0292?
The affected packages include sudo, sudo-debuginfo, and sudo-debugsource versions prior to 1.8.29-5.el8_2.2.
What does RHSA-2023:0292 address?
RHSA-2023:0292 addresses an arbitrary file write vulnerability in the sudo utility.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2023:0292?
There are no documented workarounds for RHSA-2023:0292; updating the packages is recommended.