7.2

CVE-2006-1183: ubuntu ubuntu_linux

CVSS: 7.2v2.0HighModified
Published 13-03-2006Last modified 07-08-2024
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Vulnerability summary

CVE-2006-1183 is a high (CVSS 7.2) vulnerability in ubuntu ubuntu_linux. EPSS estimates a 3.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 88.3% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.

Overall risk
39/100
0100
Medium · default modelHow is this calculated?
CVSS score
7.2/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)
EPSS score
3.30%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 days
KEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits2reference, exploit-database

Timeline

  1. 13-03-2006
    PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
  2. 07-08-2024
    Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

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 metrics

1 score · 1 source · 1 version

EPSS trend

Probability

3.30%

Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days

Percentile

88%

Versus all other CVEs

30-day change

0.00 pp

From 3.30% on 19-09-2026

19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score
3.30%

Known exploited

Compare KEV catalogs

Not in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.

Public exploits

2 found
  • referenceUnverified

    Exploit Reference (launchpad.net)

    Maturity: unknown

  • exploit-databaselocallinuxVerified

    Ubuntu 5.10 Installer - Password Disclosure

    Maturity: weaponized

Weaknesses

CWE · root cause

No weakness data has been published for this record.

Affected systems

Ubuntu1 product

1 vendor · 1 product

References

8 links