high7.2Public exploit code
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 permission…
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Ubuntu 5.10 Installer - Password Disclosure2006-03-12 · local · linux · Verified
Impact
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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | Ubuntu Linux | Version 5.10 |
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- 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/