CVE-2006-1183

Public Exploit

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.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.10%

Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://usn.ubuntu.com/262-1/	vendor advisory
https://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+source/shadow/+bug/34606	exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17086	vdb entry
http://www.osvdb.org/23868	vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0927	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25170	vdb entry
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015761	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/19200	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-1183?: CVE-2006-1183 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-1183?: To fix CVE-2006-1183, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-1183 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-1183 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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