CVE-2015-5400: Medium severity red hat fedora vulnerability

Published Sep 28, 2015
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Updated

Squid before 3.5.6 does not properly handle CONNECT method peer responses when configured with cachepeer, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions and gain access to a backend proxy via a CONNECT request.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Fedoraproject Fedora=22
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Squid-Cache Squid<=3.5.2

Event History

Sep 28, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5400?

CVE-2015-5400 has a moderate severity level due to its ability to allow remote attackers to bypass restrictions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-5400?

To fix CVE-2015-5400, upgrade Squid to version 3.5.6 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2015-5400?

CVE-2015-5400 affects Squid versions up to 3.5.2 and specific versions of Fedora and Debian Linux.

4

What does CVE-2015-5400 allow attackers to do?

CVE-2015-5400 allows attackers to bypass intended restrictions and gain unauthorized access to a backend proxy.

5

Is CVE-2015-5400 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2015-5400 is a remote vulnerability that can be exploited via a crafted CONNECT request.

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