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discovered 03 Aug 2026

privesc-CVE-2015-5602

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This repository provides a local privilege escalation exploit for the Sudo vulnerability identified as CVE-2015-5602. It utilizes a flaw in the sudoedit functionality that allows a malicious user to exploit symlink attacks, enabling them to gain root access by modifying sensitive files. The tool includes a Docker setup for mimicking a vulnerable environment, along with an exploit script for demonstration purposes.