CVE-2006-1183: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-1183: The Ubuntu 5.10 installer does not properly clear passwords from the installer log file (questions.dat), an...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 17:03 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2006-1183 is a legacy Ubuntu 5.10 installer issue. The installer could leave passwords in the questions.dat log file and make that file readable by all local users. A local user could read exposed credentials and use them to gain higher privileges. Exposure is most likely on old systems installed with Ubuntu 5.10 where the installer log remains present and readable. The bundle does not support broader Ubuntu version exposure or current supported-release impact. Treat this as a targeted legacy-system cleanup item, not a current widespread emergency. Priority rises if old Ubuntu 5.10 hosts remain in use, especially shared systems with local user access. Mitigation focus: Review and apply Ubuntu guidance in USN-262-1 where applicable.; Restrict or remove world-readable installer logs containing sensitive answers.; Rotate any credentials found in questions.dat or related installer logs..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 13:48 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 13, 2006, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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USN-262-1CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_UBUNTU
https://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+source/shadow/+bug/34606CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
ubuntu-installer-password-disclosure(25170)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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