Security Flaw in rust-sudo Affects Ubuntu 25.10 Users

Security Flaw in rust-sudo Affects Ubuntu 25.10 Users

First seen 11 Nov 2025, 21:12 UTC •UbuntuLinuxsecurity •14.3

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A security issue has been identified in the rust-sudo implementation affecting Ubuntu 25.10 and its derivatives. The flaw allows for partially typed passwords to be output to standard input when timeouts occur, potentially enabling local attackers to bypass authentication under certain configurations. Users are advised to apply the necessary updates to mitigate this vulnerability.

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