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…

published March 13, 2006

CVSS
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EPSS
3%
Percentile
88.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

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.

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03299 · 88.5th percentile
Published
2006-03-13T11:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 MAR 11:00Z
    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…
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