CVE-2006-1183 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can read world-readable installer logs to obtain passwords and escalate privileges on Ubuntu systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-1183?
CVE-2006-1183 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux, published on 13 Mar 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-1183?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1183?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-1183 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2006-1183 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-1183 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-crpp-368c-254j.