CCE-95667-2| Platform: cpe:/o:debian:debian_linux:11.x, cpe:/o:ubuntu:ubuntu_linux:16.04, cpe:/o:ubuntu:ubuntu_linux:18.04, cpe:/o:ubuntu:ubuntu_linux:20.04, cpe:/o:ubuntu:ubuntu_linux:22.04, cpe:/o:ubuntu:ubuntu_linux:23.04 | Date: (C)2021-03-08 (M)2023-09-01 |
Although the useradd program will not let you create a duplicate User ID (UID), it is possible for an administrator to manually edit the /etc/passwd file and change the UID field.
Rationale:
Users must be assigned unique UIDs for accountability and to ensure appropriate access protections.
Fix:
Perform the appropriate action to correct any discrepancies found.
Parameter:
[yes/no]
Technical Mechanism:
Perform the appropriate action to correct any discrepancies found.
| CCSS Severity: | CCSS Metrics: |
| CCSS Score : 7.8 | Attack Vector: LOCAL |
| Exploit Score: 1.8 | Attack Complexity: LOW |
| Impact Score: 5.9 | Privileges Required: LOW |
| Severity: HIGH | User Interaction: NONE |
| Vector: AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H | Scope: UNCHANGED |
| | Confidentiality: HIGH |
| | Integrity: HIGH |
| | Availability: HIGH |
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References: | Resource Id | Reference |
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| SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:87387 |
| SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:85244 |
| SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:92175 |
| SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:70800 |
| SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:70710 |
| SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:68720 |
