CVE-2006-1844 — LOW (2.1) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

The Debian installer for the (1) shadow 4.0.14 and (2) base-config 2.53.10 packages includes sensitive information in world-readable log files, including preseeded passwords and pppoeconf passwords, which might allow local users to gain privileges.

CVSS Score

2.1

LOW

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Debian	Base-Config	2.53.10
Debian	Shadow	4.0.14

References

http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=356939Patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/19170Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/23922Patch
http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=356939Patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/19170Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/23922Patch

FAQ

What is CVE-2006-1844?

CVE-2006-1844 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The Debian installer for the (1) shadow 4.0.14 and (2) base-config 2.53.10 packages includes sensitive information in world-readable log files, including preseeded passwords and pppoeconf passwords, w...

How severe is CVE-2006-1844?

CVE-2006-1844 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2006-1844?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Base-Config, Debian Shadow.