CVE-2005-2917
First published: Fri Sep 30 2005(Updated: )
Squid 2.5.STABLE10 and earlier, while performing NTLM authentication, does not properly handle certain request sequences, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon restart).
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Squid Web Proxy Cache | <=2.5.stable10 | |
| Squid Web Proxy Cache | =2.5.9 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-828
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16992
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:181
- http://fedoranews.org/updates/FEDORA--.shtml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14977
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0052.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-192-1/
- http://www.osvdb.org/19607
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014920
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17015
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19161
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0045.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17050
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17177
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19532
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_27_sr.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24282
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11580
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2917?
CVE-2005-2917 has a severity level indicating a denial of service risk that could restart the Squid daemon.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2917?
To fix CVE-2005-2917, upgrade to Squid version 2.5.STABLE11 or later.
What versions of Squid are affected by CVE-2005-2917?
CVE-2005-2917 affects Squid versions up to and including 2.5.STABLE10.
What type of attack does CVE-2005-2917 enable?
CVE-2005-2917 enables attackers to cause a denial of service through specific NTLM authentication request sequences.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2005-2917?
More information regarding CVE-2005-2917 can be found in security advisories related to the Squid Web Proxy Cache.
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- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/author
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- agent/weakness
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/description
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- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-historical
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/squid
- canonical/squid web proxy cache
- version/squid web proxy cache/2.5.stable10
- version/squid web proxy cache/2.5.9