CWE
119 NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2005-0094: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Jan 12 2005(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the gopherToHTML function in the Gopher reply parser for Squid 2.5.STABLE7 and earlier allows remote malicious Gopher servers to cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted responses.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.0_patch2
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.1_patch2
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.3_.stable4
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.3_.stable5
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.3_stable5
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.4
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.4_.stable2
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.4_.stable6
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.4_.stable7
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.4_stable7
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.5.6
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.5.stable1
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.5.stable2
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.5.stable3
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.5.stable4
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.5.stable5
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.5.stable6
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.5.stable7
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.5_.stable1
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.5_.stable3
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.5_.stable4
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.5_.stable5
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.5_.stable6
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.5_stable3
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.5_stable4
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.5_stable9
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.6.stable1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-0094?

    CVE-2005-0094 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-0094?

    To fix CVE-2005-0094, you should upgrade to a more recent version of the Squid Web Proxy Cache that is not affected by this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of Squid are affected by CVE-2005-0094?

    CVE-2005-0094 affects Squid versions 2.5.STABLE7 and earlier, including various patch and stable releases.

  • What type of attack can be executed using CVE-2005-0094?

    CVE-2005-0094 can be exploited by remote malicious Gopher servers to induce a denial of service attack, resulting in a crash.

  • What component of Squid is vulnerable in CVE-2005-0094?

    The vulnerability in CVE-2005-0094 lies in the gopherToHTML function within the Gopher reply parser.

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