CVE-2016-4053: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 25, 2016
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Updated

Squid 3.x before 3.5.17 and 4.x before 4.0.9 allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive stack layout information via crafted Edge Side Includes (ESI) responses, related to incorrect use of assert and compiler optimization.

Affected Software

146 affected components
Squid-Cache Squid=3.0
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.0.1
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.0.2
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.0.3
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.0.4
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.0.5
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.0.6
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.0.7
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.0.8
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.0.9
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.0.10
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.0.11
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.0.12
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.0.13
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.0.14
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.0.15
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.0.16
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.0.17
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.0.18
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.1
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.2
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.3
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.4
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.5
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.5.1
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.6
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.7
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.8
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.9
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.10
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.11
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.12
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.12.1
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.12.2
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.12.3
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.13
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.14
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.15
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.16
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.17
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.18
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.19
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.20
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.21
Squid-Cache Squid=3.1.22
Squid-Cache Squid=3.2.0.1
Squid-Cache Squid=3.2.0.2
Squid-Cache Squid=3.2.0.3
Squid-Cache Squid=3.2.0.4
Squid-Cache Squid=3.2.0.5
Squid-Cache Squid=3.2.0.6
Squid-Cache Squid=3.2.0.7
Squid-Cache Squid=3.2.0.8
Squid-Cache Squid=3.2.0.9
Squid-Cache Squid=3.2.0.10
Squid-Cache Squid=3.2.0.11
Squid-Cache Squid=3.2.0.12
Squid-Cache Squid=3.2.0.13
Squid-Cache Squid=3.2.0.14
Squid-Cache Squid=3.2.0.15
Squid-Cache Squid=3.2.0.16
Squid-Cache Squid=3.2.0.17
Squid-Cache Squid=3.2.0.18
Squid-Cache Squid=3.2.0.19
Squid-Cache Squid=3.2.1
Squid-Cache Squid=3.2.2
Squid-Cache Squid=3.2.3
Squid-Cache Squid=3.2.4
Squid-Cache Squid=3.2.5
Squid-Cache Squid=3.2.6
Squid-Cache Squid=3.2.7
Squid-Cache Squid=3.2.8
Squid-Cache Squid=3.2.9
Squid-Cache Squid=3.2.10
Squid-Cache Squid=3.2.11
Squid-Cache Squid=3.2.12
Squid-Cache Squid=3.2.13
Squid-Cache Squid=3.3.0
Squid-Cache Squid=3.3.0.1
Squid-Cache Squid=3.3.0.2
Squid-Cache Squid=3.3.0.3
Squid-Cache Squid=3.3.1
Squid-Cache Squid=3.3.2
Squid-Cache Squid=3.3.3
Squid-Cache Squid=3.3.4
Squid-Cache Squid=3.3.5
Squid-Cache Squid=3.3.6
Squid-Cache Squid=3.3.7
Squid-Cache Squid=3.3.8
Squid-Cache Squid=3.3.9
Squid-Cache Squid=3.3.10
Squid-Cache Squid=3.3.11
Squid-Cache Squid=3.3.12
Squid-Cache Squid=3.3.13
Squid-Cache Squid=3.3.14
Squid-Cache Squid=3.4.0.1
Squid-Cache Squid=3.4.0.2
Squid-Cache Squid=3.4.0.3
Squid-Cache Squid=3.4.1
Squid-Cache Squid=3.4.2
Squid-Cache Squid=3.4.3
Squid-Cache Squid=3.4.4
Squid-Cache Squid=3.4.4.1
Squid-Cache Squid=3.4.4.2
Squid-Cache Squid=3.4.8
Squid-Cache Squid=3.4.9
Squid-Cache Squid=3.4.10
Squid-Cache Squid=3.4.11
Squid-Cache Squid=3.4.12
Squid-Cache Squid=3.4.13
Squid-Cache Squid=3.4.14
Squid-Cache Squid=3.5.0.1
Squid-Cache Squid=3.5.0.2
Squid-Cache Squid=3.5.0.3
Squid-Cache Squid=3.5.0.4
Squid-Cache Squid=3.5.1
Squid-Cache Squid=3.5.2
Squid-Cache Squid=3.5.3
Squid-Cache Squid=3.5.4
Squid-Cache Squid=3.5.5
Squid-Cache Squid=3.5.6
Squid-Cache Squid=3.5.7
Squid-Cache Squid=3.5.8
Squid-Cache Squid=3.5.9
Squid-Cache Squid=3.5.10
Squid-Cache Squid=3.5.11
Squid-Cache Squid=3.5.12
Squid-Cache Squid=3.5.13
Squid-Cache Squid=3.5.14
Squid-Cache Squid=3.5.15
Squid-Cache Squid=3.5.16
Squid-Cache Squid=4.0.1
Squid-Cache Squid=4.0.2
Squid-Cache Squid=4.0.3
Squid-Cache Squid=4.0.4
Squid-Cache Squid=4.0.5
Squid-Cache Squid=4.0.6
Squid-Cache Squid=4.0.7
Squid-Cache Squid=4.0.8
Oracle Linux=6
Oracle Linux=7
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=15.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2016-2881720.html

Event History

Apr 25, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4053?

CVE-2016-4053 has been assigned a medium severity level due to the potential for information leakage.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-4053?

To fix CVE-2016-4053, update Squid to version 3.5.17 or newer for 3.x series or 4.0.9 or newer for 4.x series.

3

What impact does CVE-2016-4053 have on affected systems?

CVE-2016-4053 can allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive stack layout information from affected Squid installations.

4

Which versions of Squid are affected by CVE-2016-4053?

CVE-2016-4053 affects Squid versions prior to 3.5.17 and 4.x prior to 4.0.9.

5

Was CVE-2016-4053 publicly disclosed?

Yes, CVE-2016-4053 was publicly disclosed as part of a security announcement affecting multiple systems.

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