7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2005-0173

First published: Sun Feb 06 2005(Updated: )

squid_ldap_auth in Squid 2.5 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to bypass username-based Access Control Lists (ACLs) via a username with a space at the beginning or end, which is ignored by the LDAP server.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.3.stable3
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.2.stable2
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.2.stable3
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.0.patch2
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.1.patch2
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.5.stable5
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.2.stable4
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.0.patch1
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.1.patch1
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.3.devel3
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.5.stable3
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.4.stable4
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.1.release
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.5.stable1
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.0.release
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.1.pre4
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.1.pre3
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.3.stable1
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.4.stable7
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.2.devel4
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.5.stable6
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.3.stable2
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.4.stable1
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.2.stable1
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.5.stable4
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.5.stable2
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.3.stable4
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.1.pre1
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.4.stable2
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.2.pre1
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.2.devel3
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.4.stable3
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.3.stable5
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.2.stable5
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.2.pre2
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.0.pre1
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.4.stable6
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.3.devel2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-0173?

    CVE-2005-0173 has a medium severity rating as it allows authenticated users to bypass access control lists.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-0173?

    To fix CVE-2005-0173, upgrade to a later version of Squid beyond 2.5 that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What versions of Squid are affected by CVE-2005-0173?

    CVE-2005-0173 affects Squid versions 2.5 and earlier, including various 2.x stable and development releases.

  • Can CVE-2005-0173 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2005-0173 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users with specially crafted usernames.

  • What impact does CVE-2005-0173 have on user access controls?

    CVE-2005-0173 allows users to bypass username-based access control lists, compromising the intended restrictions.

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