Sudo <1.9.17p1 LPE via chroot /etc/nsswitch.conf
CVE-2025-32463 Published on June 30, 2025
Sudo before 1.9.17p1 allows local users to obtain root access because /etc/nsswitch.conf from a user-controlled directory is used with the --chroot option.
Known Exploited Vulnerability
This Sudo Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere Vulnerability is part of CISA's list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. Sudo contains an inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere vulnerability. This vulnerability could allow local attacker to leverage sudo’s -R (--chroot) option to run arbitrary commands as root, even if they are not listed in the sudoers file.
The following remediation steps are recommended / required by October 20, 2025: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Weakness Type
Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere
The software imports, requires, or includes executable functionality (such as a library) from a source that is outside of the intended control sphere.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-32463
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Affected Versions
Sudo project Sudo:- Version 1.9.14 and below 1.9.17p1 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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