CVE-1999-1481
First published: Fri Dec 31 1999(Updated: )
Squid 2.2.STABLE5 and below, when using external authentication, allows attackers to bypass access controls via a newline in the user/password pair.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Squid Web Proxy Cache | =1.0 | |
| Squid Web Proxy Cache | =1.1 | |
| Squid Web Proxy Cache | =2.1 | |
| Squid Web Proxy Cache | =2.2 | |
| Squid Web Proxy Cache | =1.0novm |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-1481?
CVE-1999-1481 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows attackers to bypass access control measures.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1481?
To fix CVE-1999-1481, upgrade to a version of Squid that is above 2.2.STABLE5.
What versions of Squid are affected by CVE-1999-1481?
CVE-1999-1481 affects Squid versions 2.2.STABLE5 and earlier, as well as versions 1.0, 1.1, and 2.1.
Can CVE-1999-1481 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-1999-1481 can be exploited remotely by attackers leveraging external authentication with specially crafted user/password inputs.
What type of attacks can be performed using CVE-1999-1481?
CVE-1999-1481 can be exploited to gain unauthorized access to resources restricted by access controls.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/remedy
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/description
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/author
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-historical
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-index
- collector/nvd-api
- source/NVD
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- vendor/national science foundation
- canonical/squid web proxy cache
- version/squid web proxy cache/1.0
- version/squid web proxy cache/1.1
- version/squid web proxy cache/2.1
- version/squid web proxy cache/2.2
- version/squid web proxy cache/1.0novm