CVE-2006-1058

MEDIUMNVD 5.5

5.5

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 v3: 5.5
EG Score: —
EPSS: 14.3%
KEV: Not listed

Published

April 4, 2006

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (18)

secalert@redhathttp://bugs.busybox.net/view.php?id=604
secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/19477
secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/25098
secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/25848
secalert@redhathttp://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-250.htm
secalert@redhathttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0244.html
secalert@redhathttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17330
secalert@redhathttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25569
secalert@redhathttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9483
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://bugs.busybox.net/view.php?id=604
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/19477
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/25098
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/25848
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-250.htm
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0244.html

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2006-1058?

CVE-2006-1058 is a medium vulnerability published on April 4, 2006. 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.

When was CVE-2006-1058 disclosed?

CVE-2006-1058 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on April 4, 2006, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2006-1058 actively exploited?

CVE-2006-1058 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 14.3% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2006-1058?

CVE-2006-1058 has a CVSS v3 base score of 5.5 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2006-1058?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2006-1058, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2006-1058

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