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CVE-2010-2951

First published: Tue Aug 24 2010(Updated: )

A buffer overread flaw was found in the way Squid proxy caching server processed large DNS replies in cases, when no IPv6 resolver was present. A remote attacker could provide DNS reply with large amount of data, leading to denial of service (squid server crash). Upstream bug report: [1] <a href="http://bugs.squid-cache.org/show_bug.cgi?id=3021">http://bugs.squid-cache.org/show_bug.cgi?id=3021</a> Relevant upstream changeset: [2] <a href="http://bazaar.launchpad.net/~squid/squid/3.1/revision/10072">http://bazaar.launchpad.net/~squid/squid/3.1/revision/10072</a> References: [3] <a href="http://marc.info/?l=squid-users&amp;m=128263555724981&amp;w=2">http://marc.info/?l=squid-users&amp;m=128263555724981&amp;w=2</a> [4] <a href="http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=334263">http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=334263</a> CVE Request: [5] <a href="http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/08/24/6">http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/08/24/6</a>

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.1.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-2951?

    CVE-2010-2951 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-2951?

    To fix CVE-2010-2951, you should upgrade Squid to a patched version that addresses the buffer overread flaw.

  • What versions of Squid are affected by CVE-2010-2951?

    CVE-2010-2951 specifically affects Squid version 3.1.6.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-2951?

    CVE-2010-2951 is a buffer overread vulnerability occurring in the processing of large DNS replies.

  • Can CVE-2010-2951 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2010-2951 can be exploited remotely by an attacker sending crafted DNS replies to a vulnerable Squid server.

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