CVE-2006-1183

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.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:o:ubuntu:ubuntu_linux:5.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 00:08

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () http://secunia.com/advisories/19200 - () http://secunia.com/advisories/19200 -
References () http://securitytracker.com/id?1015761 - () http://securitytracker.com/id?1015761 -
References () http://www.osvdb.org/23868 - () http://www.osvdb.org/23868 -
References () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17086 - () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17086 -
References () http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0927 - () http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0927 -
References () https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25170 - () https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25170 -
References () https://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+source/shadow/+bug/34606 - Exploit () https://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+source/shadow/+bug/34606 - Exploit
References () https://usn.ubuntu.com/262-1/ - () https://usn.ubuntu.com/262-1/ -

Information

Published : 2006-03-13 12:18

Updated : 2024-11-21 00:08


NVD link : CVE-2006-1183

Mitre link : CVE-2006-1183

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2006-1183


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Products Affected

ubuntu

  • ubuntu_linux