Vulnerability Description
The eCryptfs support utilities (ecryptfs-utils) 73-0ubuntu6.1 on Ubuntu 9.04 stores the mount passphrase in installation logs, which might allow local users to obtain access to the filesystem by reading the log files from disk. NOTE: the log files are only readable by root.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | 73-Oubuntu | 6.1 |
| Ubuntu | Ubuntu | 9.0.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35383Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022347
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-783-1Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51191
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35383Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022347
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-783-1Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51191
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1296?
CVE-2009-1296 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 (LOW). The eCryptfs support utilities (ecryptfs-utils) 73-0ubuntu6.1 on Ubuntu 9.04 stores the mount passphrase in installation logs, which might allow local users to obtain access to the filesystem by readi...
How severe is CVE-2009-1296?
CVE-2009-1296 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1296?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ubuntu 73-Oubuntu, Ubuntu Ubuntu.