CWE
399
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-0247

First published: Tue Jan 16 2007(Updated: )

squid/src/ftp.c in Squid before 2.6.STABLE7 allows remote FTP servers to cause a denial of service (core dump) via crafted FTP directory listing responses, possibly related to the (1) ftpListingFinish and (2) ftpHtmlifyListEntry functions.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.6.stable5
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.6.stable6
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.6.stable2
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.6.stable4
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.6.stable3
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.6.stable1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-0247?

    CVE-2007-0247 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-0247?

    To fix CVE-2007-0247, update to Squid version 2.6.STABLE7 or later.

  • Which versions of Squid are affected by CVE-2007-0247?

    CVE-2007-0247 affects Squid versions 2.6.STABLE1 through 2.6.STABLE6.

  • What could happen if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2007-0247?

    If vulnerable, your system may experience a denial of service due to core dumps triggered by malicious FTP responses.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2007-0247 if I cannot upgrade?

    A recommended workaround is to restrict access to the FTP feature in your Squid configuration until an upgrade is possible.

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