CVE-2002-0068
First published: Fri Mar 08 2002(Updated: )
Squid 2.4 STABLE3 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (core dump) and possibly execute arbitrary code with an ftp:// URL with a larger number of special characters, which exceed the buffer when Squid URL-escapes the characters.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Squid Web Proxy Cache | <=2.4_stable_3 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =7.2 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =6.2 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =7.1 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =6.2 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =7.1 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =7.1 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =6.2 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =7.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.squid-cache.org/Versions/v2/2.4/bugs/
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-029.html
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-016.php
- http://www.caldera.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2002-010.0.txt
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/linux/caldera/2002-q1/0014.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000464
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2002_008_squid_txt.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4148
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8258.php
- http://www.osvdb.org/5378
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101440163111826&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101431040422095&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101443252627021&w=2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0068?
CVE-2002-0068 is a denial-of-service vulnerability that allows remote attackers to potentially crash the server and may lead to arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0068?
To fix CVE-2002-0068, upgrade to a later version of Squid that does not have this vulnerability.
What versions of Squid are affected by CVE-2002-0068?
CVE-2002-0068 affects Squid version 2.4 STABLE3 and earlier.
Can CVE-2002-0068 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-0068 can be exploited remotely using specially crafted FTP URLs.
What kind of attacks does CVE-2002-0068 facilitate?
CVE-2002-0068 facilitates denial-of-service attacks and could allow for remote code execution.
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