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.
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Published : 2006-03-13 12:18
Updated : 2018-10-03 21:36
NVD link : CVE-2006-1183
Mitre link : CVE-2006-1183
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2006-1183
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Products Affected
ubuntu
- ubuntu_linux
CWE