CVE-2006-1183

High

Description

The Ubuntu 5.10 installer does not properly clear passwords from the installer log file (questions.dat), and leaves the log file with world-readable permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
ProductUbuntu Linux
PublishedMar 13, 2006
First seenMar 13, 2006

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ProductAffected versionsFixed in
ubuntu ubuntu_linux5.10—

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CVE-2006-1183 · Ubuntu Linux · Dark Radar