Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.1.12.2019.3968.2
Category:	Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:	Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-3968-2)
Summary:	The remote host is missing an update for the 'sudo' package(s) announced via the USN-3968-2 advisory.
Description:	Summary: The remote host is missing an update for the 'sudo' package(s) announced via the USN-3968-2 advisory. Vulnerability Insight: USN-3968-1 fixed a vulnerability in Sudo. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 14.04 ESM. Original advisory details: It was discovered that Sudo did not properly parse the contents of /proc/[pid]/stat when attempting to determine its controlling tty. A local attacker in some configurations could possibly use this to overwrite any file on the filesystem, bypassing intended permissions. (CVE-2017-1000368) Affected Software/OS: 'sudo' package(s) on Ubuntu 14.04. Solution: Please install the updated package(s). CVSS Score: 7.2 CVSS Vector: AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Cross-Ref:	Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2017-1000368 BugTraq ID: 98838 http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98838 https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-04 RedHat Security Advisories: RHSA-2017:1574 https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1574 https://usn.ubuntu.com/3968-1/ https://usn.ubuntu.com/3968-2/
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