CVE-2006-1183
First published: Mon Mar 13 2006(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux | =5.10 |
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Reference Links
- https://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+source/shadow/+bug/34606
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17086
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015761
- http://www.osvdb.org/23868
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19200
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0927
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25170
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/262-1/
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