CWE
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-1560

First published: Wed Mar 21 2007(Updated: )

The clientProcessRequest() function in src/client_side.c in Squid 2.6 before 2.6.STABLE12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via crafted TRACE requests that trigger an assertion error.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.6.stable1
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.6.stable2
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.6.stable3
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.6.stable4
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.6.stable5
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.6.stable6
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.6.stable7
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.6.stable8
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.6.stable9
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.6.stable10
Squid Web Proxy Cache=2.6.stable11

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-1560?

    CVE-2007-1560 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to cause a denial of service through a daemon crash.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-1560?

    To mitigate CVE-2007-1560, upgrade to Squid version 2.6.STABLE12 or later.

  • What effect does CVE-2007-1560 have on my system?

    CVE-2007-1560 allows remote attackers to exploit crafted TRACE requests, leading to potential service interruptions.

  • In which versions of Squid is CVE-2007-1560 found?

    CVE-2007-1560 affects Squid versions 2.6.STABLE1 through 2.6.STABLE11.

  • What attack vector is used in CVE-2007-1560?

    CVE-2007-1560 leverages malformed TRACE requests to trigger an assertion error in the Squid daemon.

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