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.

CVSS v2.0

7.2 HIGHAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS

3.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, 88th percentile

Published

2006-03-13

Updated

2024-08-07

ExploitDB entries (1)

• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1579

References

• CVE Record
• NVD entry

Related

• CVE-2006-1172
• CVE-2006-1185
• CVE-2006-1164
• CVE-2006-1186
• CVE-2006-1162
• CVE-2006-1188