How severe is CVE-2006-1061?

CVE-2006-1061 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-1061 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-1061?

CVE-2006-1061 primarily affects Daniel Stenberg Curl. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1061?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-1061 published?

CVE-2006-1061 was published on 2006-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-1061

CVE-2006-1061 is a high-severity vulnerability in Daniel Stenberg Curl with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Daniel Stenberg Curl
Published: 2006-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in cURL and libcURL 7.15.0 through 7.15.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a TFTP URL (tftp://) with a valid hostname and a long path.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1061?: Heap-based buffer overflow in cURL and libcURL 7.15.0 through 7.15.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a TFTP URL (tftp://) with a valid hostname and a long path.
How severe is CVE-2006-1061?: CVE-2006-1061 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-1061 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1061?: CVE-2006-1061 primarily affects Daniel Stenberg Curl. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1061?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-1061 published?: CVE-2006-1061 was published on 2006-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:daniel_stenberg:curl:7.15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:daniel_stenberg:curl:7.15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:daniel_stenberg:curl:7.15.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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