Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Mar 13, 2006· Updated Apr 16, 2026

CVE-2006-1183

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.

Affected products

Ubuntu/Linux
cpe:2.3:o:ubuntu:ubuntu_linux:5.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Patches

No patches discovered yet.

Vulnerability mechanics

AI mechanics synthesis has not run for this CVE yet.

References

launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+source/shadow/+bug/34606nvdExploit
secunia.com/advisories/19200nvd
securitytracker.com/idnvd
www.osvdb.org/23868nvd
www.securityfocus.com/bid/17086nvd
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0927nvd
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25170nvd
usn.ubuntu.com/262-1/nvd

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