CVE-2005-0194: Critical severity Squid Squid vulnerability

Published Feb 6, 2005
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Updated

Squid 2.5, when processing the configuration file, parses empty Access Control Lists (ACLs), including proxyauth ACLs without defined auth schemes, in a way that effectively removes arguments, which could allow remote attackers to bypass intended ACLs if the administrator ignores the parser warnings.

Affected Software

38 affected components
Squid Squid=2.0.patch1
Squid Squid=2.0.patch2
Squid Squid=2.0.pre1
Squid Squid=2.0.release
Squid Squid=2.1.patch1
Squid Squid=2.1.patch2
Squid Squid=2.1.pre1
Squid Squid=2.1.pre3
Squid Squid=2.1.pre4
Squid Squid=2.1.release
Squid Squid=2.2.devel3
Squid Squid=2.2.devel4
Squid Squid=2.2.pre1
Squid Squid=2.2.pre2
Squid Squid=2.2.stable1
Squid Squid=2.2.stable2
Squid Squid=2.2.stable3
Squid Squid=2.2.stable4
Squid Squid=2.2.stable5
Squid Squid=2.3.devel2
Squid Squid=2.3.devel3
Squid Squid=2.3.stable1
Squid Squid=2.3.stable2
Squid Squid=2.3.stable3
Squid Squid=2.3.stable4
Squid Squid=2.3.stable5
Squid Squid=2.4.stable1
Squid Squid=2.4.stable2
Squid Squid=2.4.stable3
Squid Squid=2.4.stable4
Squid Squid=2.4.stable6
Squid Squid=2.4.stable7
Squid Squid=2.5.stable1
Squid Squid=2.5.stable2
Squid Squid=2.5.stable3
Squid Squid=2.5.stable4
Squid Squid=2.5.stable5
Squid Squid=2.5.stable6

Event History

Feb 6, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0194?

CVE-2005-0194 has a medium severity rating as it can allow remote attackers to bypass access control lists.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-0194?

To fix CVE-2005-0194, ensure that all Access Control Lists in the Squid configuration file are properly defined and avoid leaving any ACLs empty.

3

Which versions of Squid are affected by CVE-2005-0194?

CVE-2005-0194 affects multiple versions including Squid 2.0.patch1 up to 2.5.stable6.

4

What is the exploit vector for CVE-2005-0194?

The exploit vector for CVE-2005-0194 is primarily through misconfiguration of empty Access Control Lists in the Squid configuration.

5

What happens if I ignore the warnings related to CVE-2005-0194?

Ignoring the warnings related to CVE-2005-0194 could lead to unintentional access by remote attackers.

Contact

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