CVE-2023-46848: Squid: denial of service in ftp

Published Oct 24, 2023
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Updated

Description: a) Due to an Incorrect Conversion between Numeric Types bug Squid is vulnerable to a Denial of Service attack against FTP Native Relay input validation.

b) Due to an Incorrect Conversion between Numeric Types bug Squid is vulnerable to a Denial of Service attack against ftp:// URL validation and access control.

Reference: https://github.com/squid-cache/squid/security/advisories/GHSA-2g3c-pg7q-g59w

Affected versions: 5.0.3-5.9, 6.0-6.3

Other sources

Squid is vulnerable to Denial of Service, where a remote attacker can perform DoS by sending ftp:// URLs in HTTP Request messages or constructing ftp:// URLs from FTP Native input.

Debian

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/squid<6.4
6.4
ubuntu/squid<5.7-0ubuntu0.22.04.2
5.7-0ubuntu0.22.04.2
ubuntu/squid<5.7-1ubuntu3.1
5.7-1ubuntu3.1
ubuntu/squid<6.1-2ubuntu1.1
6.1-2ubuntu1.1
ubuntu/squid<6.4
6.4
debian/squid<=5.7-2
4.6-1+deb10u74.6-1+deb10u104.13-10+deb11u24.13-10+deb11u35.7-2+deb12u16.9-1
Squid-Cache Squid>=5.0.3<6.4
redhat Enterprise Linux=9.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=9.2
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=9.2
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus=9.2

Event History

Nov 3, 2023
CVE Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:58 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:58 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·01:31 PM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-46848?

CVE-2023-46848 is a vulnerability that allows for a Denial of Service attack in Squid, where a remote attacker can perform DoS by sending ftp:// URLs in HTTP Request messages or constructing ftp:// URLs from FTP Native input.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-46848?

CVE-2023-46848 has a severity rating of 8.6 out of 10, which is considered high.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2023-46848?

The affected software for CVE-2023-46848 includes Squid version 6.4, Squid-Cache Squid versions between 5.0.3 and 6.4, and Redhat Enterprise Linux versions 9.0, 9.2, and EUS 9.2.

4

How can the vulnerability in CVE-2023-46848 be exploited?

The vulnerability in CVE-2023-46848 can be exploited by sending ftp:// URLs in HTTP Request messages or constructing ftp:// URLs from FTP Native input.

5

Are there any fixes or remedies available for CVE-2023-46848?

Yes, fixes and remedies for CVE-2023-46848 are available. Please refer to the provided Red Hat Security Advisories for more information.

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