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 7.2/10
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- 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/34606Exploit
- 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/34606Exploit
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/262-1/
Timeline
- Published
- Mar 13, 2006
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified