CVE-2006-1183

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 26.7%
KEV: Not listed

Published

March 13, 2006

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (16)

cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/19200
cve@mitrehttp://securitytracker.com/id?1015761
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/23868
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17086
cve@mitrehttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0927
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25170
cve@mitrehttps://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+source/shadow/+bug/34606
cve@mitrehttps://usn.ubuntu.com/262-1/
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/19200
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://securitytracker.com/id?1015761
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/23868
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17086
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0927
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25170
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+source/shadow/+bug/34606

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-1579✓ verified
First seen Mar 12, 2006
Ubuntu 5.10 Installer - Password Disclosure
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2006-1183?

CVE-2006-1183 is a none vulnerability published on March 13, 2006. 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.

When was CVE-2006-1183 disclosed?

CVE-2006-1183 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on March 13, 2006, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2006-1183 actively exploited?

CVE-2006-1183 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 26.7% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2006-1183?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2006-1183, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2006-1183

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