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CVE-2010-1646

The secure path feature in env.c in sudo 1.3.1 through 1.6.9p22 and 1.7.0 through 1.7.2p6 does...

6.2 MediumFix available

The secure path feature in env.c in sudo 1.3.1 through 1.6.9p22 and 1.7.0 through 1.7.2p6 does not properly handle an environment that contains multiple PATH variables, which might allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted value of the last PATH variable.

Exploit likelihood

0.46%Down 1.1 points since Feb 4, 2022
90%50%10%1%

What each source reports

NVD Score used 6.2

The secure path feature in env.c in sudo 1.3.1 through 1.6.9p22 and 1.7.0 through 1.7.2p6 does not properly handle an environment that contains multiple PATH variables, which might allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted value of the last PATH variable.

Record
CVE-2010-1646
CVSS 2.0
6.2 MediumAV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Weakness
CWE-264
Updated
2026-11-02
CVE List No score

The secure path feature in env.c in sudo 1.3.1 through 1.6.9p22 and 1.7.0 through 1.7.2p6 does not properly handle an environment that contains multiple PATH variables, which might allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted value of the last PATH variable.

Record
CVE-2010-1646
Updated
2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2010-1667 No score

The secure path feature in env.c in sudo 1.3.1 through 1.6.9p22 and 1.7.0 through 1.7.2p6 does not properly handle an environment that contains multiple PATH variables, which might allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted value of the last PATH variable.

Record
EUVD-2010-1667
Updated
2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-xww5-hh94-wcq9 No score

The secure path feature in env.c in sudo 1.3.1 through 1.6.9p22 and 1.7.0 through 1.7.2p6 does...

The secure path feature in env.c in sudo 1.3.1 through 1.6.9p22 and 1.7.0 through 1.7.2p6 does not properly handle an environment that contains multiple PATH variables, which might allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted value of the last PATH variable.

Record
GHSA-xww5-hh94-wcq9
Updated
2026-11-02
OSV No score

The secure path feature in env.c in sudo 1.3.1 through 1.6.9p22 and 1.7.0 through 1.7.2p6 does not properly handle an environment that contains multiple PATH variables, which might allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted value of the last PATH variable.

Record
CVE-2010-1646
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2010-1646 No score

The secure path feature in env.c in sudo 1.3.1 through 1.6.9p22 and 1.7.0 through 1.7.2p6 does not properly handle an environment that contains multiple PATH variables, which might allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted value of the last PATH variable.

Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2010-1646
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVopenSUSE-SU-2024:10551-1 No score

sudo-1.8.18p1-1.1 on GA media

These are all security issues fixed in the sudo-1.8.18p1-1.1 package on the GA media of openSUSE Tumbleweed.

Record
openSUSE-SU-2024:10551-1
Updated
2026-11-02

Affected products

Affected packages

Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
sudo
Debian:12
 before 1.7.2p7-1
1.7.2p7-1
sudo
Debian:13
 before 1.7.2p7-1
1.7.2p7-1
sudo
Debian:14
 before 1.7.2p7-1
1.7.2p7-1
sudo
Debian:5.0
 before 1.6.9p17-3, plus listed versions
1.6.9p17-21.6.9p17-2+lenny1
1.6.9p17-3
sudo
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client
 before 0:1.7.2p1-7.el5_5
0:1.7.2p1-7.el5_5
sudo-debuginfo
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client
 before 0:1.7.2p1-7.el5_5
0:1.7.2p1-7.el5_5
sudo
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server
 before 0:1.7.2p1-7.el5_5
0:1.7.2p1-7.el5_5
sudo-debuginfo
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server
 before 0:1.7.2p1-7.el5_5
0:1.7.2p1-7.el5_5
sudo
openSUSE:Tumbleweed
From an advisory covering 6 CVEs
 before 1.8.18p1-1.1
1.8.18p1-1.1

History

History
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affected, facts
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Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.

In short

CVE-2010-1646 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 6.2) in Todd Miller Sudo, published June 7, 2010. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.46%, the 39th percentile. Fixed in sudo 1.7.2p7-1.

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