Vulnerability Details : CVE-2006-1183
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.
Products affected by CVE-2006-1183
- cpe:2.3:o:ubuntu:ubuntu_linux:5.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2006-1183
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2006-1183
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7.2
|
HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
|
10.0
|
NIST |
References for CVE-2006-1183
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