LOW
CVE-2005-1993
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: June 20, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
3.7
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Race condition in sudo 1.3.1 up to 1.6.8p8, when the ALL pseudo-command is used after a user entry in the sudoers file, allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2005-1993 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
todd_miller1 product(s)
sudo
Source: NVD CPE · 29 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/402741Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2005-1993
CVSS Score3.7 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 20, 2005
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2005-1993 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.