CVE-2009-0034 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2009-0034: parse.c in sudo 1.6.9p17 through 1.6.9p19 does not properly interpret a system group (aka %group) in the sudoers file during authorization decisions for a user who belongs to that group, which allows local users to leverage an applicable sudoers file and gain root privileges via a sudo command.

Affects 3 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2009-0034 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

sudo→ fixed in1.6.9p17-2urgency: medium

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y sudo

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

sudo→ fixed in1.6.9p17-2urgency: medium

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y sudo

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

sudo→ fixed in1.6.9p17-2urgency: medium

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y sudo

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