CVE-2020-25097: Input Validation

Published Mar 12, 2021
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Squid through 4.13 and 5.x through 5.0.4. Due to improper input validation, it allows a trusted client to perform HTTP Request Smuggling and access services otherwise forbidden by the security controls. This occurs for certain uriwhitespace configuration settings.

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
debian/squid<=4.13-7, <=4.6-1+deb10u4, <=4.6-1, <=4.13-5
4.13-84.6-1+deb10u5
debian/squid
4.13-10+deb11u35.7-2+deb12u26.10-1
Squid-Cache Squid>=2.0<4.14
Squid-Cache Squid>=5.0.1<5.0.5
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=32
Fedoraproject Fedora=33
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
NetApp Cloud Manager

Event History

Mar 19, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:08 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:08 AM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:46 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:19 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-25097?

CVE-2020-25097 is an issue discovered in Squid that allows a trusted client to perform HTTP Request Smuggling and access forbidden services.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-25097?

The severity of CVE-2020-25097 is high, with a severity value of 8.6.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2020-25097?

The affected software for CVE-2020-25097 includes Squid versions 4.13 and 5.x through 5.0.4.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-25097?

To fix CVE-2020-25097, update your Squid installation to version 4.6-1+deb10u7, 4.6-1+deb10u8, 4.13-10+deb11u2, 5.7-2, or 6.3-1, depending on your operating system.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-25097?

More information about CVE-2020-25097 can be found on the MITRE website (https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2020-25097), the Squid security advisories page on GitHub (https://github.com/squid-cache/squid/security/advisories/GHSA-jvf6-h9gj-pmj6), and the Ubuntu security notices page (https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4895-1).

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