CVE-2004-2479: Medium severity National Science Foundation Squid Web Proxy Cache vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2004
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Updated

Squid Web Proxy Cache 2.5 might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via URLs containing invalid hostnames that cause DNS operations to fail, which results in references to previously used error messages.

Affected Software

7 affected components
National Science Foundation Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.5_stable7
National Science Foundation Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.5_stable3
National Science Foundation Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.5_stable6
National Science Foundation Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.5_stable1
National Science Foundation Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.5_stable4
National Science Foundation Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.5_stable2
National Science Foundation Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.5_stable5

Event History

Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Aug 21, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2479?

CVE-2004-2479 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability that can lead to information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-2479?

To fix CVE-2004-2479, you should upgrade to a patched version of Squid Web Proxy Cache that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2004-2479?

CVE-2004-2479 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information through DNS failures that expose former error messages.

4

Which versions of Squid Web Proxy Cache are affected by CVE-2004-2479?

CVE-2004-2479 affects multiple versions of Squid Web Proxy Cache, including 2.5 stable 1 to 7.

5

Is CVE-2004-2479 still a relevant concern for current systems?

CVE-2004-2479 may still pose a risk for legacy systems running outdated versions of Squid Web Proxy Cache.

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