gsd-2006-1183
Vulnerability from gsd
Modified
2023-12-13 01:19
Details
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.
Aliases
Aliases
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"lastModifiedDate": "2018-10-03T21:36Z",
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