Linux sudo vulnerability also affects macOS
We recently wrote about a serious vulnerability in the sudo tool which could be used to gain root access to Linux systems. Now a security researcher has found that the security flaw also affects macOS Big Sur including on new M1 Macs.
The Baron Samedit vulnerability or CVE-2021-3156 is a heap-based buffer overflow bug that was discovered by cybersecurity firm Qualys. While it was initially thought to only affect Linux systems, researcher Matthew Hickey (who also goes by the name Hacker Fantastic) found that macOS is also vulnerable with only very minor changes needed to the original exploit.
A decade-old flaw found in the Sudo tool could lead to root access on Unix-based systems, including macOS Big Sur and earlier versions.
In January, security researchers disclosed a new vulnerability that can affect Unix-based operating systems. The exploit is identified as CVE-2021-3156, heap-based buffer overflow in Sudo. The exploit appears similar to a previously patched flaw called CVE-2019-18634.
The researchers at Qualys identified the exploit in Ubuntu 20.04 (Sudo 1.8.31), Debian 10 (Sudo 1.8.27), and Fedora 33 (Sudo 1.9.2). They say it can affect other operating systems and distributions running the affected version of Sudo. All legacy versions from 1.8.2 to 1.8.31p2 and all stable versions from 1.9.0 to 1.9.5p1 are affected.
in macOS edited February 3 A decade-old flaw found in the Sudo tool could lead to root access on Unix-based systems, including macOS Big Sur and earlier versions.
Sudo exploit in Unix could lead to root access
In January, security researchers disclosed a new vulnerability that can affect Unix-based operating systems. The exploit is identified as CVE-2021-3156, heap-based buffer overflow in Sudo. The exploit appears similar to a previously patched flaw called CVE-2019-18634.
The researchers at Qualys identified the exploit in Ubuntu 20.04 (Sudo 1.8.31), Debian 10 (Sudo 1.8.27), and Fedora 33 (Sudo 1.9.2). They say it can affect other operating systems and distributions running the affected version of Sudo. All legacy versions from 1.8.2 to 1.8.31p2 and all stable versions from 1.9.0 to 1.9.5p1 are affected.
Sudo Bug to Affect macOS Big Sur as it Grants Root Access to Attackers Feb 3, 2021 13:30 EST
With every new build that Apple releases, we always hear that it composes of certain security fixes and performance improvements. While vulnerabilities are not new to any software, a decade-old vulnerability has now been discovered which could allow local users to gain root access. The root access is given on Unix-based systems which include macOS Big Sur. Let s dive in to see some more details on the sudo bug that can grant access to an attacker for root access on macOS Big Sur.
Sudo Bug Could Potentially Grant Root Access to Attackers on macOS Big Sur
California logistics firm grows with Irving office space
Pasha Group takes Las Colinas office block.
Pasha Group is moving to the Urban Towers off Carpenter Freeway in Irving.(Cushman & Wakefield )
A California-based shipping and logistics firm is making a major expansion in North Texas with a Las Colinas office lease.
Pasha Group has leased 45,228 square feet of offices in the Urban Towers on Carpenter Freeway in Irving.
The San Rafael-based global company is quadrupling the size of its Las Colinas office with the new lease.
Founded in the late 1940s, Pasha Group has operations in North America, Europe and Asia serving clients in the automotive industry, maritime services and other logistics.