Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Authd | < 0.3.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/ubuntu/authd/security/advisories/GHSA-4gfw-wf7c-w6g2ExploitMitigationVendor Advisory
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-9312Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-9312?
CVE-2024-9312 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). 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 been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-9312?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Authd.