CVE-2024-25111: SQUID-2024:1 Denial of Service in HTTP Chunked Decoding
Last updated 28 February 2025
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Squid is a web proxy cache. Starting in version 3.5.27 and prior to version 6.8, Squid may be vulnerable to a Denial of Service attack against HTTP Chunked decoder due to an uncontrolled recursion bug. This problem allows a remote attacker to cause Denial of Service when sending a crafted, chunked, encoded HTTP Message. This bug is fixed in Squid version 6.8. In addition, patches addressing this problem for the stable releases can be found in Squid's patch archives. There is no workaround for this issue.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-25111?
CVE-2024-25111 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause Denial of Service via an uncontrolled recursion bug.
How do I fix CVE-2024-25111?
To fix CVE-2024-25111, upgrade Squid to version 6.8 or later, or to version 5.7-2+deb12u2 or 6.12-1 on Debian systems.
Which versions of Squid are affected by CVE-2024-25111?
CVE-2024-25111 affects Squid versions starting from 3.5.27 and prior to 6.8.
Can CVE-2024-25111 be exploited remotely?
Yes, an attacker can exploit CVE-2024-25111 remotely to cause Denial of Service.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2024-25111?
CVE-2024-25111 is associated with a Denial of Service attack targeting the HTTP Chunked decoder.