CVE-2005-0718: Medium severity Squid Squid vulnerability
Squid 2.5.STABLE7 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) by aborting the connection during a (1) PUT or (2) POST request, which causes Squid to access previously freed memory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0718?
CVE-2005-0718 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability due to segmentation faults leading to service interruptions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0718?
To mitigate CVE-2005-0718, upgrade to Squid version 2.5.STABLE9 or later, which includes patches for this vulnerability.
What versions of Squid are affected by CVE-2005-0718?
CVE-2005-0718 affects Squid versions 2.5.STABLE7 and earlier, including various releases such as 2.4 and 2.2.
How does CVE-2005-0718 affect Squid performance?
CVE-2005-0718 can cause Squid to crash unexpectedly, resulting in interruptions in proxy service and degraded performance.
Can CVE-2005-0718 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-0718 can be exploited remotely by attackers who send specially crafted PUT or POST requests.