CVE-2025-32462

Published Jun 30, 2025

Last updated 4 months ago

Overview

Description
Sudo before 1.9.17p1, when used with a sudoers file that specifies a host that is neither the current host nor ALL, allows listed users to execute commands on unintended machines.
Source
cve@mitre.org
NVD status
Modified
Products
sudo

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Primary
Base score
8.8
Impact score
6
Exploitability score
2
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity
HIGH

Weaknesses

cve@mitre.org
CWE-863

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending
  1. A 12-year-old sudo flaw (CVE-2025-32462) allows bypassing host-based restrictions via the sudo -h option, enabling root access across multiple hosts. Fixed in version 1.9.17p1+. #SudoBug #PrivilegeEscalation #USA https://t.co/of1XfdNxnQ

    @TweetThreatNews

    13 Oct 2025

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  2. 🚨 Alert: Critical vulnerabilities in sudo (CVE-2025-32462 & CVE-2025-32463) allow local attackers to escalate privileges to root on Linux/macOS systems. CVE-2025-32463 is actively exploited! Update to sudo 1.9.17p1 immediately. #CyberSecurity #Linux @linuxtoday @linuxopsy

    @The_Hunt_x

    11 Oct 2025

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  3. CVE-2025-32462 #RedHat #CVEDatabase #Cybersecurity #ITSupport #EnterpriseSoftware https://t.co/myFRfdM5Qo

    @reverseame

    26 Aug 2025

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  4. 🚨 CRITICAL sudo flaws in #Mageia 9: CVE-2025-32463: Local → root escalation CVE-2025-32462: Unauthorized command execution ✅ Patch: sudo-1.9.17p1 ✅ Verify: sudo --version Read more: 👉https://t.co/SZmcNj2Pbr https://t.co/qPyhHjTAe1

    @Cezar_H_Linux

    26 Jul 2025

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  5. [1day1line] CVE-2025-32462: Elevation of Privilege via the host Option in sudo https://t.co/hivGQBVGQx Today’s 1day1line follows up on the previous chroot issue. It's another vulnerability in sudo, this time involving the host option. While no separate exploit is required, th

    @hackyboiz

    16 Jul 2025

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  6. Sudo local privilege escalation vulnerabilities fixed (CVE-2025-32462, CVE-2025-32463) https://t.co/2424MrGTM7

    @linuxtoday

    14 Jul 2025

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  7. CVE-2025-32462 no Sudo afetava setups com arquivos sudoers distribuídos; executar sudo em host não listado permitia executar comandos permitidos em outro host local, escalando privilégios a root sem restrição.

    @hashtagsec

    11 Jul 2025

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  8. sudo's latest "trick": when chroot and nsswitch conspire against you (cve-2025-32462) https://t.co/NBXVWcM9cv

    @sredevopsorg

    10 Jul 2025

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  9. CVE-2025-32462: sudo: LPE via host option https://t.co/Wyjn7Gc6eY

    @_r_netsec

    10 Jul 2025

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  10. Critical Sudo bugs expose major Linux distros to local Root exploits Two critical Sudo vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-32462 and CVE-2025-32463) allow local users to escalate privileges to root on Linux systems. CVE-2025-32462 misuses the "--host" option, enabling users to run

    @dCypherIO

    7 Jul 2025

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  11. CVE-2025-32462 & CVE-2025-32463 are local privilege escalation flaws in Sudo. CVE-32463 (CVSS 9.3) allows any user to gain root using --chroot and a crafted /etc/nsswitch.conf. Default installs are affected. Patch to Sudo 1.9.17p1 now. #Sudo #CVE2025 #Linux https://t.co/I

    @CloneSystemsInc

    7 Jul 2025

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  12. 🚨 Two critical #Sudo flaws (CVE-2025-32462 & CVE-2025-32463) allow local users to gain root on Linux systems. 🛡️ Update to v1.9.17p1 ⚠️ Shared sudoers configs = vulnerable 🔎 Exploits via host & chroot options Patch fast. Stay sharp. #CyberSecurity #Linux h

    @Samuel257196756

    7 Jul 2025

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  13. 🔐Nouvelle faille critique dans Sudo (CVE-2025-32462) : une vulnérabilité vieille de plus de 10 ans permet à un simple utilisateur local d’obtenir un accès root, même sur des systèmes bien configurés. 👉https://t.co/XC0uM4dDFo

    @Astuces_IT

    4 Jul 2025

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  14. ⚠️ Deux failles critiques dans sudo menacent la sécurité des machines Linux Les vulnérabilités CVE-2025-32462 et CVE-2025-32463 permettent une élévation de privilèges en local, exploitant le fonctionnement même de sudo ➡️ https://t.co/DNggJLD99H #Linux https://

    @ITConnect_fr

    4 Jul 2025

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  15. 📌 كشفت أبحاث الأمن السيبراني عن ثغرتين في أداة Sudo لنظم تشغيل Linux و Unix، تتيحان للمهاجمين المحليين زيادة صلاحياتهم إلى الجذر في أنظمة متأثرة. تشمل الثغرات C

    @Cybercachear

    4 Jul 2025

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  16. CVE-2025-32462: sudo: LPE via host option https://t.co/Wyjn7Gc6eY

    @_r_netsec

    4 Jul 2025

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  17. 🚨 12-Year-Old Sudo Linux Vulnerability Enables Privilege Escalation to Root User Read more: https://t.co/cyUISoHPuy ✅ 12-Year-Old Vulnerability, CVE-2025-32462 in Sudo's -h option has allowed root escalation since 2013. ✅ Affects Sudo versions 1.8.8-1.9.17 across Linux/

    @The_Cyber_News

    3 Jul 2025

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  18. 🚨 CRITICAL: Two Sudo vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-32462 & CVE-2025-32463) allow ANY local user to gain root access on Linux systems. Millions of servers at risk. One flaw hid undetected for 12 YEARS. Patch to 1.9.17p1 NOW. https://t.co/GFh7BduBUm #InfoSec #Linux #CyberSecuri

    @cyberkendra

    3 Jul 2025

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  19. CVE-2025-32462 : ซูโดโฮสต์ ตัวเลือกการยกระดับความอ่อนแอของสิทธิพิเศษ https://t.co/Dy0hZWCDTX https://t.co/Kx9ro2wfO2

    @freedomhack101

    2 Jul 2025

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  20. ⚠️Google、Chromeのゼロデイ脆弱性CVE-2025-6554に対するセキュリティアップデートを公開 🔨Linuxコマンド「sudo」におけるローカル権限昇格の脆弱性が修正される(CVE-2025-32462、CVE-2025-32463) 〜サイバーアラート

    @MachinaRecord

    2 Jul 2025

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  21. Unpopular opinion: CVE-2025-32462 (#sudo recent LEoP) is not critical. Risk: High (based on CVSS 4.0 scoring) Attacker Value: Medium Exploitability: Low https://t.co/CeadbAgOiz https://t.co/841gpnjYnP

    @noraj_rawsec

    1 Jul 2025

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  22. 🚨 CVE-2025-32462: Sudo --host option lets attackers escalate to root on SUSE Linux (CVSS 7.3). Patch guide for openSUSE/SLE: ▶️ Affected versions ▶️ zypper patch commands ▶️ Verification Read more: 👉 https://t.co/qM5pWm0jWM #InfoSec #SysAdmin https://t.co/13TU

    @Cezar_H_Linux

    1 Jul 2025

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  23. 🚨 Breaking: CVE-2025-32462 in Sudo (CVSS 7.3) lets attackers escalate privileges via --host. Patch IMMEDIATELY if using: @openSUSE Leap 15.4 @SUSELinuxEnterprise 15 SP4 SUSE Manager 4.3 Read more: 👉https://t.co/1YHkzDAOQr https://t.co/oPPIhOae

    @Cezar_H_Linux

    1 Jul 2025

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  24. 🔐 Critical sudo vulnerability (CVE-2025-32462) patched!* CVSS 7.3 – allows local attackers to gain root. Patch SUSE 12 SP5 NOW: Read more: 👉 https://t.co/DJa8eQOBz8 #InfoSec #DevOps https://t.co/tYkPsgoApA

    @Cezar_H_Linux

    1 Jul 2025

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  25. Sudo local privilege escalation vulnerabilities fixed (CVE-2025-32462, CVE-2025-32463) https://t.co/yOg3nsZOap #HelpNetSecurity #Cybersecurity https://t.co/6AxLVFl5OZ

    @PoseidonTPA

    1 Jul 2025

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  26. Sudo local privilege escalation vulnerabilities fixed (CVE-2025-32462, CVE-2025-32463) https://t.co/rgS4Kk6HWz

    @TheCyberSecHub

    1 Jul 2025

    2027 Impressions

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  27. Sudo local privilege escalation vulnerabilities fixed (CVE-2025-32462, CVE-2025-32463) https://t.co/BAnFds6cr8 https://t.co/NjgKeTHT4n

    @evanderburg

    1 Jul 2025

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  28. CVE-2025-32462 – Sudo host Option Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability https://t.co/eOSVXbcu9v

    @CyrilJovet

    1 Jul 2025

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  29. CVE-2025-32462 Local Privilege Escalation via host option | Sudo https://t.co/2ZBFwsmVxc CVE-2025-32463 Local Privilege Escalation via chroot option | Sudo https://t.co/ktqrvfZEXM

    @autumn_good_35

    1 Jul 2025

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  30. Two Sudo flaws (CVE-2025-32463 & CVE-2025-32462) allow local users full root via PoC. Critical privilege escalation vulnerabilities revealed by Stratascale CRU. #CyberSecurity #LinuxExploit #SudoVulnerability #PrivilegeEscalation #CVE2025 #PoC #RootAccess https://t.co/zbdErb

    @the_yellow_fall

    1 Jul 2025

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  31. CVE-2025-32462 Sudo before 1.9.17p1, when used with a sudoers file that specifies a host that is neither the current host nor ALL, allows listed users to execute commands on uninten… https://t.co/lNRZSgLl81

    @CVEnew

    30 Jun 2025

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  32. CVE-2025-32462 CVE-2025-32462 https://t.co/Xlz0yscI65

    @VulmonFeeds

    30 Jun 2025

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  33. CVE-2025-32462: sudo local privilege escalation via host option https://t.co/lWKMNbCHbc use sudoers rules for any host CVE-2025-32463: sudo local privilege escalation via chroot option https://t.co/r7suerSOWG leverage sudo's -R (--chroot) option to run arbitrary commands as root

    @oss_security

    30 Jun 2025

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  34. ⚠️ Faille Sudo, il faut corriger rapidement. CVE-2025-32462 : une faille dans sudo permet l’escalade de privilèges locaux via l’option host (V) TL;DR : Faille de type "Trust me bro on est sur une autre machine lance la commande". (L) 👉 https://t.co/ey2EfBQ4JJ https

    @bearstech

    30 Jun 2025

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  35. I published blogs detailing two vulnerabilities I recently discovered in Sudo. Update to 1.9.17p1. CVE-2025-32462 - Sudo Host option Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability https://t.co/IrN1Yj8nGD CVE-2025-32463 - Sudo chroot Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

    @0xm1rch

    30 Jun 2025

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