Description of problem: uid not translated to username when "ausearch -m USER_LOGIN -x gdm -i" is run, like so: type=USER_LOGIN msg=audit(01/17/2006 11:40:05.304:27) : user pid=4506 uid=root auid=unknown(4294967295) msg='uid=500: exe="/usr/bin/gdm-binary" (hostname=dhcp83-11.boston.redhat.com, addr=172.16.83.11, terminal=:0 res=success)' Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): audit-1.0.12-1.EL4.x86_64.rpm How reproducible: Always. Steps to Reproduce: 1. Enable audit, then login via gdm. 2. Run "ausearch -m USER_LOGIN -x gdm -i" in a terminal window Actual results: uid not translated from the number. Expected results: Should be username instead of uid. Additional info:
This is fixed in 1.0.14.
This issue is on Red Hat Engineering's list of planned work items for the upcoming Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.4 release. Engineering resources have been assigned and barring unforeseen circumstances, Red Hat intends to include this item in the 4.4 release.
An advisory has been issued which should help the problem described in this bug report. This report is therefore being closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For more information on the solution and/or where to find the updated files, please follow the link below. You may reopen this bug report if the solution does not work for you. http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2006-0379.html