Vulnerability Details 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.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score
EPSS Score 0.001
EPSS Ranking 28.5%
CVSS Severity
CVSS v2 Score 7.2
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19200
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015761
- http://www.osvdb.org/23868
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17086
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0927
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25170
- https://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+source/shadow/+bug/34606
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/262-1/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19200
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015761
- http://www.osvdb.org/23868
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17086
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0927
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25170
- https://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+source/shadow/+bug/34606
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/262-1/
Products affected by CVE-2006-1183
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cpe:2.3:o:ubuntu:ubuntu_linux:5.10