CVE-2021-31808: Integer Overflow
First published: Thu May 27 2021(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in Squid before 4.15 and 5.x before 5.0.6. Due to an input-validation bug, it is vulnerable to a Denial of Service attack (against all clients using the proxy). A client sends an HTTP Range request to trigger this.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Squid-Cache Squid | <4.15 | |
| Squid-Cache Squid | >=5.0<5.0.6 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 | |
| NetApp Cloud Manager | ||
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =33 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =34 | |
| debian/squid | 4.6-1+deb10u7 4.6-1+deb10u8 4.13-10+deb11u2 5.7-2 6.5-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/14
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/10/11/3
- http://www.squid-cache.org/Versions/v4/changesets/squid-4-e7cf864f938f24eea8af0692c04d16790983c823.patch
- https://github.com/squid-cache/squid/security/advisories/GHSA-pxwq-f3qr-w2xf
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/06/msg00014.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/LSQ3U54ZCNXR44QRPW3AV2VCS6K3TKCF/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/T4EPIWUZDJAXADDHVOPKRBTQHPBR6H66/
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210716-0007/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4924
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1185916
- https://megamansec.github.io/Squid-Security-Audit/range-assert-int.html
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2021-31808
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-31808?
CVE-2021-31808 is a vulnerability in Squid before 4.15 and 5.x before 5.0.6 that allows for a Denial of Service attack.
How does CVE-2021-31808 affect Squid?
CVE-2021-31808 affects all clients using the Squid proxy, as it is vulnerable to a Denial of Service attack triggered by an HTTP Range request.
How severe is CVE-2021-31808?
CVE-2021-31808 has a severity rating of 6.5 (medium).
What software versions are affected by CVE-2021-31808?
CVE-2021-31808 affects Squid versions before 4.15 and 5.x before 5.0.6.
Are there any patches or fixes available for CVE-2021-31808?
Yes, there are patches available. Please refer to the references provided for more information.
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