CVE-2006-1183

Published Mar 13, 2006

Last updated 12 days ago

CVSS info 7.2

Overview

Description
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.
Source
cve@mitre.org
NVD status
Modified
Products
ubuntu_linux

Risk scores

CVSS 2.0

Type
Primary
Base score
7.2
Impact score
10
Exploitability score
3.9
Vector string
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Weaknesses

nvd@nist.gov
NVD-CWE-Other

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Configurations

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References

Sources include official advisories and independent security research.