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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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T17:03:28.374Z
Reserved: 2006-03-13T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2006-1183

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Status : Deferred
Published: 2006-03-13T12:18:00.000
Modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
Link: CVE-2006-1183

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