CVE-2007-0248
First published: Tue Jan 16 2007(Updated: )
The aclMatchExternal function in Squid before 2.6.STABLE7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by causing an external_acl queue overload, which triggers an infinite loop.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Squid Web Proxy Cache | =2.6.stable6 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.squid-cache.org/Versions/v2/2.6/squid-2.6.STABLE7-RELEASENOTES.html#s12
- http://www.squid-cache.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=1848
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23767
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200701-22.xml
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_12_squid.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-414-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22203
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23805
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23889
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23921
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23946
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:026
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0199
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31525
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-0248?
CVE-2007-0248 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0248?
To rectify CVE-2007-0248, you should upgrade to Squid version 2.6.STABLE7 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2007-0248?
CVE-2007-0248 affects Squid version 2.6.STABLE6 and earlier.
What impact does CVE-2007-0248 have?
CVE-2007-0248 allows remote attackers to crash the server, resulting in a denial of service.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2007-0248?
There is no separate patch for CVE-2007-0248; the issue is resolved by upgrading to the compatible version.
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