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shadow-utils: Default subordinate ID configuration in /etc/login.defs could lead to compromise

🗓️ 11 Nov 2025 08:16:42Reported by RedHatType 
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Shadow-utils flaw: default subordinate IDs in /etc/login.defs clash with local uids, risking takeover.

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30 Jun 2026 03:03Current
7.3High risk
Vulners AI Score7.3
CVSS 3.13.6
EPSS0.004
SSVC
CWE-1188
shadow utilitiesdefault subordinate idslogin definitionssubuid defaultaccount takeovernetwork file system
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