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CVE-2025-32463 CISA KEV · Actively exploited

sudo: LPE via chroot option

CVSS score

7.8

EPSS probability

%55.5

Risk score

8.7

Published

1 y ago

Official patch verified

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Vulnerability description

DayBreach CVE AI Research

CVE-2025-32463 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.

A flaw was found in Sudo. This flaw allows a local attacker to escalate their privileges by tricking Sudo into loading an arbitrary shared library using the user-specified root directory via the `-R` (`--chroot`) option. An attacker can run arbitrary commands as root on systems that support `/etc/nsswitch.conf`.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2025-32463 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1Red HatAppStream-10.0.Z:sudo-debuginfo-0:1.9.15-8.p5.el10_0.2.aarch64 View
2Red HatAppStream-10.0.Z:sudo-debuginfo-0:1.9.15-8.p5.el10_0.2.ppc64le View
3Red HatAppStream-10.0.Z:sudo-debuginfo-0:1.9.15-8.p5.el10_0.2.s390x View
4Red HatAppStream-10.0.Z:sudo-debuginfo-0:1.9.15-8.p5.el10_0.2.x86_64 View
5Red HatAppStream-10.0.Z:sudo-debugsource-0:1.9.15-8.p5.el10_0.2.aarch64 View
6Red HatAppStream-10.0.Z:sudo-debugsource-0:1.9.15-8.p5.el10_0.2.ppc64le View
7Red HatAppStream-10.0.Z:sudo-debugsource-0:1.9.15-8.p5.el10_0.2.s390x View
8Red HatAppStream-10.0.Z:sudo-debugsource-0:1.9.15-8.p5.el10_0.2.x86_64 View
9Red HatAppStream-10.0.Z:sudo-python-plugin-0:1.9.15-8.p5.el10_0.2.aarch64 View
10Red HatAppStream-10.0.Z:sudo-python-plugin-0:1.9.15-8.p5.el10_0.2.ppc64le View
11Red HatAppStream-10.0.Z:sudo-python-plugin-0:1.9.15-8.p5.el10_0.2.s390x View
12Red HatAppStream-10.0.Z:sudo-python-plugin-0:1.9.15-8.p5.el10_0.2.x86_64 View
13Red HatAppStream-10.0.Z:sudo-python-plugin-debuginfo-0:1.9.15-8.p5.el10_0.2.aarch64 View
14Red HatAppStream-10.0.Z:sudo-python-plugin-debuginfo-0:1.9.15-8.p5.el10_0.2.ppc64le View
15Red HatAppStream-10.0.Z:sudo-python-plugin-debuginfo-0:1.9.15-8.p5.el10_0.2.s390x View
16Red HatAppStream-10.0.Z:sudo-python-plugin-debuginfo-0:1.9.15-8.p5.el10_0.2.x86_64 View
17Red HatBaseOS-10.0.Z:sudo-0:1.9.15-8.p5.el10_0.2.aarch64 View
18Red HatBaseOS-10.0.Z:sudo-0:1.9.15-8.p5.el10_0.2.ppc64le View
19Red HatBaseOS-10.0.Z:sudo-0:1.9.15-8.p5.el10_0.2.s390x View
20Red HatBaseOS-10.0.Z:sudo-0:1.9.15-8.p5.el10_0.2.src View
21Red HatBaseOS-10.0.Z:sudo-0:1.9.15-8.p5.el10_0.2.x86_64 View
22Red HatBaseOS-10.0.Z:sudo-debuginfo-0:1.9.15-8.p5.el10_0.2.aarch64 View
23Red HatBaseOS-10.0.Z:sudo-debuginfo-0:1.9.15-8.p5.el10_0.2.ppc64le View
24Red HatBaseOS-10.0.Z:sudo-debuginfo-0:1.9.15-8.p5.el10_0.2.s390x View
25Red HatBaseOS-10.0.Z:sudo-debuginfo-0:1.9.15-8.p5.el10_0.2.x86_64 View
26Red HatBaseOS-10.0.Z:sudo-debugsource-0:1.9.15-8.p5.el10_0.2.aarch64 View
27Red HatBaseOS-10.0.Z:sudo-debugsource-0:1.9.15-8.p5.el10_0.2.ppc64le View
28Red HatBaseOS-10.0.Z:sudo-debugsource-0:1.9.15-8.p5.el10_0.2.s390x View
29Red HatBaseOS-10.0.Z:sudo-debugsource-0:1.9.15-8.p5.el10_0.2.x86_64 View
30Red HatBaseOS-10.0.Z:sudo-python-plugin-debuginfo-0:1.9.15-8.p5.el10_0.2.aarch64 View
31Red HatBaseOS-10.0.Z:sudo-python-plugin-debuginfo-0:1.9.15-8.p5.el10_0.2.ppc64le View
32Red HatBaseOS-10.0.Z:sudo-python-plugin-debuginfo-0:1.9.15-8.p5.el10_0.2.s390x View
33Red HatBaseOS-10.0.Z:sudo-python-plugin-debuginfo-0:1.9.15-8.p5.el10_0.2.x86_64 View
34SudoSudo View
Total affected vendors: 2|Products: 34

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

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Not affected

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Red Hat fixes

For details on how to apply this update, which includes the changes described in this advisory, refer to: https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
7.8cvss_v3HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HRed Hat

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch verified

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redhat

For details on how to apply this update, which includes the changes described in this advisory, refer to: https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258

Open source
redhat

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.

reference

For details on how to apply this update, which includes the changes described in this advisory, refer to: https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258

Open source
canonical

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Confirm the affected product and version against the source evidence above.
Restrict access to internet-facing services and apply network segmentation.
Apply the official update named in the evidence only to the matching product and version.
Monitor server logs and network endpoints for signs of anomalous execution.

Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

CVE-2025-32463 : the database holds 11 public PoC/exploit sources for it. For direct links to the sources, open the Public Exploits tab.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-32463 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-32463 weaknesses.

Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureYerel erişim
PermissionsLow
UserGerekmiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

7.8 / 10
Attack VectorLocalComplexityLowPrivilegesLowUser Interact.NoneConfidentialityLowIntegrityNoneAvailabilityHigh

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow privileges
User InteractionNone required
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)Low
Integrity (Bütünlük)None
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)High

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