CVE-2006-1058 Affecting busybox package, versions <1:1.1.3-1


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on Debian security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (6th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-DEBIANUNSTABLE-BUSYBOX-379271
  • published4 Apr 2006
  • disclosed4 Apr 2006

Introduced: 4 Apr 2006

CVE-2006-1058  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Debian:unstable busybox to version 1:1.1.3-1 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream busybox package and not the busybox package as distributed by Debian. See How to fix? for Debian:unstable relevant fixed versions and status.

BusyBox 1.1.1 does not use a salt when generating passwords, which makes it easier for local users to guess passwords from a stolen password file using techniques such as rainbow tables.

CVSS Scores

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