CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2013-0189: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Jan 16 2013(Updated: )

cachemgr.cgi in Squid 3.1.x and 3.2.x, possibly 3.1.22, 3.2.4, and other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a crafted request. NOTE: this issue is due to an incorrect fix for CVE-2012-5643, possibly involving an incorrect order of arguments or incorrect comparison.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.1
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.1.0.1
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.1.0.2
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.1.0.3
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.1.0.4
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.1.0.5
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.1.0.6
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.1.0.7
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.1.0.8
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.1.0.9
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.1.0.10
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.1.0.11
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.1.0.12
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.1.0.13
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.1.0.14
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.1.0.15
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.1.0.16
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.1.0.17
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.1.0.18
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.1.1
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.1.2
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.1.3
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.1.4
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.1.5
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.1.5.1
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.1.6
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.1.7
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.1.8
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.1.9
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.1.10
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.1.11
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.1.12
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.1.13
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.1.14
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.1.15
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.1.22
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.2.0.1
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.2.0.2
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.2.0.3
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.2.0.4
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.2.0.5
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.2.0.6
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.2.0.7
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.2.0.8
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.2.0.9
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.2.0.10
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.2.0.11
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.2.0.12
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.2.0.13
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.2.0.14
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.2.0.15
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.2.0.16
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.2.0.17
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.2.0.18
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.2.0.19
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.2.1
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.2.2
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.2.3
Squid Web Proxy Cache=3.2.4
Ubuntu=10.04
Ubuntu=11.10
Ubuntu=12.04
Ubuntu=12.10

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-0189?

    CVE-2013-0189 has a severity rating that indicates it allows for denial of service due to resource consumption.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-0189?

    To fix CVE-2013-0189, update Squid to a version that addresses this vulnerability, such as the latest stable release.

  • Which versions of Squid are affected by CVE-2013-0189?

    CVE-2013-0189 affects Squid versions 3.1.x and 3.2.x, including specific versions like 3.1.22 and 3.2.4.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2013-0189 allow?

    CVE-2013-0189 allows remote attackers to launch denial of service attacks via crafted requests.

  • Is CVE-2013-0189 a client-side or server-side vulnerability?

    CVE-2013-0189 is considered a server-side vulnerability affecting the Squid web proxy.

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