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Low
CVE-2006-1844
The Debian installer for the (1) shadow 4.0.14 and (2)...
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.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Affected Vendor
debian
View all reports →Affected Software
base-config, shadow
Vulnerable Versions:
2.53.10, 4.0.14
Timeline
Official Publish:
April 19th, 2006
Last Modified:
September 16th, 2024
Added to House:
July 18th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.