CVE-2005-1344

Apache HTTP Server 2.0.52 - Buffer Overflow via Long Realm Argument

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 2 public exploits for CVE-2005-1344. PoCs published by K-sPecial, Luca Ercoli.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a buffer overflow vulnerability in the htdigest utility of Apache by supplying an overly long realm value. It includes shellcode for a reverse shell connection to a specified IP and port, demonstrating remote code execution (RCE) in the context of the web server process.

Description

Buffer overflow in htdigest in Apache 2.0.52 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long realm argument. NOTE: since htdigest is normally only locally accessible and not setuid or setgid, there are few attack vectors which would lead to an escalation of privileges, unless htdigest is executed from a CGI program. Therefore this may not be a vulnerability.

Exploits (2)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by K-sPecial · cremoteunix
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/25625

This exploit targets a buffer overflow vulnerability in the htdigest utility of Apache by supplying an overly long realm value. It includes shellcode for a reverse shell connection to a specified IP and port, demonstrating remote code execution (RCE) in the context of the web server process.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Apache htdigest (versions <= 1.3.27 and <= 2.0.52)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to execute htdigest with crafted input · Network connectivity to the specified IP and port for the reverse shell
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Luca Ercoli · cremoteunix
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/25624

This exploit targets a buffer overflow vulnerability in the htdigest utility of Apache. It crafts a malicious input to overflow the buffer, redirecting execution to shellcode that spawns a reverse shell.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Apache htdigest (versions affected by CVE-2005-1344)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to execute htdigest with crafted input · Target system with vulnerable Apache version
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (7)

Core 7
Core References
Mailing List vendor-advisory x_refsource_apple
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/May/msg00001.html
Mailing List vendor-advisory x_refsource_apple
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Aug/msg00000.html
Mailing List vendor-advisory x_refsource_apple
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005//Aug/msg00001.html
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/12848
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13537

Scores

EPSS 0.2910
EPSS Percentile 97.9%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
apache/http_server 2.0.52
Published May 02, 2005
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026