CVE-2021-31806: Input Validation

Published May 20, 2021
·
Updated

An issue was discovered in Squid before 4.15 and 5.x before 5.0.6. Due to a memory-management bug, it is vulnerable to a Denial of Service attack (against all clients using the proxy) via HTTP Range request processing.

Other sources

Due to an incorrect input validation bug Squid is vulnerable to a Denial of Service attack against all clients using the proxy.

External Reference:

https://github.com/squid-cache/squid/security/advisories/GHSA-pxwq-f3qr-w2xf

Red Hat

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
debian/squid
4.13-10+deb11u35.7-2+deb12u26.13-1
Squid-Cache Squid<4.15
Squid-Cache Squid>=5.0<5.0.6
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=33
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
NetApp Cloud Manager
redhat/squid<4.15
4.15
redhat/squid<5.0.6
5.0.6

Event History

May 20, 2021
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:43 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 24, 2021
Data Sourced
03:30 PM
SeverityAffected Software
May 27, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Jul 5, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·04:54 AM
Description
Sep 15, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·05:06 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-31806?

CVE-2021-31806 is a vulnerability in Squid before 4.15 and 5.x before 5.0.6 that allows a Denial of Service attack via HTTP Range request processing.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-31806?

CVE-2021-31806 has a severity rating of 6.5 (high).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-31806?

CVE-2021-31806 affects Squid versions before 4.15 and 5.x before 5.0.6.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-31806?

To fix CVE-2021-31806, update Squid to version 4.15 or 5.0.6 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-31806?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-31806 on the Debian security tracker website.

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