CVE-2006-1078
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: March 9, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
Multiple buffer overflows in htpasswd, as used in Acme thttpd 2.25b, and possibly other products such as Apache, might allow local users to gain privileges via (1) a long command line argument and (2) a long line in a file. 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2006-1078 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.4.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2006-1078 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts