Vulnerability Description
htpasswd, as used in Acme thttpd 2.25b and possibly other products such as Apache, might allow local users to gain privileges via shell metacharacters in a command line argument, which is used in a call to the system function. NOTE: since htpasswd is normally installed as a non-setuid program, and the exploit is through command line options, perhaps this issue should not be included in CVE. However, if there are some typical or recommended configurations that use htpasswd with sudo privileges, or common products that access htpasswd remotely, then perhaps it should be included.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Acme Labs | Thttpd | 2.25b |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://marc.info/?l=thttpd&m=114153031201867&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=thttpd&m=114154083000296&w=2
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175949/m-privacy-TightGate-Pro-Code-Executi
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Nov/13
- http://www.osvdb.org/23828
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426823/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16972
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25217
- http://marc.info/?l=thttpd&m=114153031201867&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=thttpd&m=114154083000296&w=2
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175949/m-privacy-TightGate-Pro-Code-Executi
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Nov/13
- http://www.osvdb.org/23828
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426823/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16972
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-1079?
CVE-2006-1079 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). htpasswd, as used in Acme thttpd 2.25b and possibly other products such as Apache, might allow local users to gain privileges via shell metacharacters in a command line argument, which is used in a ca...
How severe is CVE-2006-1079?
CVE-2006-1079 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-1079?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Acme Labs Thttpd.