CVE-2006-1183

CVE-2006-1183 · HIGH Severity

AV:L/AC:L/AU:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

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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