Qualys said the vuln gives any local user root access to systems running the most popular version of Sudo.

A vulnerability in Sudo, a core command utility for Linux, could allow a user to execute commands as a root user even if that root access has been specifically disallowed.

While most people use sudo access to run commands as root, it also allows you to run commands as other users. Just use the -u option with the sudo command and specify the username.

Understanding the sudo Group The sudo group allows users to execute commands as a superuser or another user. It promotes better security by limiting root access. However, misuse can lead to system ...

A major vulnerability impacting a large chunk of the Linux ecosystem has been patched today in Sudo, an app that allows admins to delegate limited root access to other users. As reported by ZDNet ...