CVE-2024-9312
MEDIUMCVSS 6.4/10EPSS 0.28%
Last modified
CVE-2024-9312 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Authd, through version 0.3.6, did not sufficiently randomize user IDs to prevent collisions. A local attacker who can register user names could spoof another user's ID and gain their privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Authd, through version 0.3.6, did not sufficiently randomize user IDs to prevent collisions. A local attacker who can register user names could spoof another user's ID and gain their privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Authd | < 0.3.6 |
References
- https://github.com/ubuntu/authd/security/advisories/GHSA-4gfw-wf7c-w6g2Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-9312Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-9312?
Authd, through version 0.3.6, did not sufficiently randomize user IDs to prevent collisions. A local attacker who can register user names could spoof another user's ID and gain their privileges.
How severe is CVE-2024-9312?
CVE-2024-9312 has a CVSS score of 6.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9312?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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