CVE-2004-0189: High severity Squid Squid vulnerability

Published Mar 15, 2004
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Updated

The "%xx" URL decoding function in Squid 2.5STABLE4 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass urlregex ACLs via a URL with a NULL ("%00") character, which causes Squid to use only a portion of the requested URL when comparing it against the access control lists.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Squid Squid=2.0_patch2
Squid Squid=2.1_patch2
Squid Squid=2.3_stable5
Squid Squid=2.4
Squid Squid=2.4_stable7
Squid Squid=2.5_stable3
Squid Squid=2.5_stable4

Event History

Mar 15, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Sep 1, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0189?

CVE-2004-0189 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to bypass access control lists in Squid.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-0189?

To fix CVE-2004-0189, upgrade to a version of Squid greater than 2.5_stable4 that contains the relevant patches.

3

Which versions of Squid are affected by CVE-2004-0189?

CVE-2004-0189 affects Squid 2.0_patch2, 2.1_patch2, 2.3_stable5, 2.4, 2.4_stable7, and 2.5_stable4.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2004-0189 enable?

CVE-2004-0189 enables remote attackers to bypass URL filtering and access control mechanisms.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2004-0189?

A workaround for CVE-2004-0189 may include reviewing and tightening access control lists, but upgrading is recommended for complete mitigation.

Contact

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