Debian GNU/Linux Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

BID:17122

Info

Debian GNU/Linux Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 17122
Class: Design Error
CVE:
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Mar 15 2006 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 17 2006 05:55PM
Credit: This issue was disclosed by the vendor.
Vulnerable: Debian Linux 3.1 sparc
Debian Linux 3.1 s/390
Debian Linux 3.1 ppc
Debian Linux 3.1 mipsel
Debian Linux 3.1 mips
Debian Linux 3.1 m68k
Debian Linux 3.1 ia-64
Debian Linux 3.1 ia-32
Debian Linux 3.1 hppa
Debian Linux 3.1 arm
Debian Linux 3.1 amd64
Debian Linux 3.1 alpha
Debian Linux 3.1
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Debian GNU/Linux Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Debian GNU/Linux is susceptible to a local information-disclosure vulnerability. This issue is due to the installation system improperly storing sensitive information in world-readable files.

This issue allows local users to gain access to sensitive information that may aid them in further attacks. If the affected computer was installed using an automated installation process, the pre-seeded superuser password may be available to attackers, facilitating the complete compromise of the computer.

Exploit / POC

Debian GNU/Linux Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

An exploit is not required.

Solution / Fix

Debian GNU/Linux Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Solution:
Debian has released fixed packages to address this issue. Please see the referenced bug report logs for further information.

Users are encouraged to use the 'apt-get' utility to download and install fixes.

References

Debian GNU/Linux Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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