CVE-2006-1183

HighCVSS 7.2/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 7.2/10AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published: Mar 13, 2006
Last modified: Jun 16, 2026
NVD status: Modified

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