CVE-2008-1612: Input Validation
First published: Tue Apr 01 2008(Updated: )
The arrayShrink function (lib/Array.c) in Squid 2.6.STABLE17 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (process exit) via unknown vectors that cause an array to shrink to 0 entries, which triggers an assert error. NOTE: this issue is due to an incorrect fix for CVE-2007-6239.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Squid Web Proxy Cache | =2.6.stable17 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.squid-cache.org/Versions/v2/2.6/changesets/11882.patch
- http://www.squid-cache.org/Advisories/SQUID-2007_2.txt
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/04/01/5
- http://marc.info/?l=squid-announce&m=120614453813157&w=2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-601-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28693
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0214.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29813
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27477
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-April/msg00560.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-05/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30032
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:134
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32109
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200903-38.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34467
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1646
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41586
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11376
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1612?
CVE-2008-1612 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability that can lead to denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1612?
To fix CVE-2008-1612, upgrade to a version of Squid that is not affected, as the vulnerability exists specifically in Squid 2.6.STABLE17.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-1612?
CVE-2008-1612 is a denial of service vulnerability affecting the arrayShrink function in Squid.
Can CVE-2008-1612 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-1612 can potentially be exploited remotely, leading to a process exit.
What caused the vulnerability in CVE-2008-1612?
CVE-2008-1612 was caused by an incorrect fix for a previous vulnerability, specifically CVE-2007-6239.
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