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Debian Linux: Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution in Sudo Package

DEBIAN-CVE-2026-5277
Summary

Debian Linux users can be affected if they use the Sudo package, which can allow attackers to execute malicious code on the system without a password. This can happen if the Sudo package is not kept up to date, and an attacker can exploit this to gain access to sensitive data or take control of the system. To protect your system, update the Sudo package to the latest version as soon as possible.

What to do

No fix is available yet. Check with your software vendor for updates.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versionsFix available
debian chromium All versions
debian chromium All versions
debian chromium All versions
debian chromium All versions
Original title
DEBIAN-CVE-2026-5277
Published: 1 Apr 2026 · Updated: 1 Apr 2026 · First seen: 1 Apr 2026