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CVE-2006-1183

Published: 13 March 2006

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.

Priority

Unknown

Status

Package Release Status
cdebconf
Launchpad, Ubuntu, Debian
dapper
Released (0.97ubuntu3)
edgy
Released (0.97ubuntu3)
feisty
Released (0.97ubuntu3)
upstream Needs triage

gutsy
Released (0.97ubuntu3)