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.
2006-03-13T12:18:00.000
2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
Deferred
CVSSv2: 7.2 (HIGH)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
3.9
10.0
Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
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Operating System | ubuntu | ubuntu_linux | 5.10 | Yes |