The eCryptfs support utilities (ecryptfs-utils) 73-0ubuntu6.1 on Ubuntu 9.04 stores the mount passphrase in installation logs, which might allow local users to obtain access to the filesystem by reading the log files from disk. NOTE: the log files are only readable by root.
CVE-2009-1296 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 2 products from ubuntu, from ubuntu organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Originally identified in 2009, this vulnerability predates many modern security frameworks and practices. The vulnerability landscape of that era was characterized by different threat models and less mature defense mechanisms compared to contemporary standards.
2009-06-09T20:30:00.280
2025-04-09T00:30:58.490
Deferred
CVSSv2: 1.9 (LOW)
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
3.4
2.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | ubuntu | 73-oubuntu | 6.1 | Yes |
| Operating System | ubuntu | ubuntu | 9.0.4 | Yes |
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