CVE-2024-9312

HIGH
Published Oct 10, 2024 Modified Aug 26, 2025 CWE-286 CWE-335

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-286 CWE-286
CWE-335 CWE-335

Affected Products

Vendor Product
canonical authd

References

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2024-9312? +
CVE-2024-9312 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-9312? +
CVE-2024-9312 affects products from canonical, specifically: authd. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-9312? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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