CVE-2024-25617: Denial of Service in HTTP Header parser in squid proxy
First published: Wed Feb 14 2024(Updated: )
Last updated 13 January 2025
Credit: security-advisories@github.com security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/squid | <6.5 | 6.5 |
| Squid Web Proxy Cache | <6.5 | |
| NetApp BlueXP | ||
| debian/squid | 4.13-10+deb11u3 5.7-2+deb12u2 6.13-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/squid-cache/squid/commit/72a3bbd5e431597c3fdb56d752bc56b010ba3817
- https://github.com/squid-cache/squid/security/advisories/GHSA-h5x6-w8mv-xfpr
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240322-0006/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-25617
- https://megamansec.github.io/Squid-Security-Audit/response-memleaks.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2264310
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1062
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1066
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1184
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1376
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1375
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1787
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1832
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1833
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2777
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2264309
- https://github.com/squid-cache/squid/pull/1536
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-25617
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-25617
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-25617
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-25617
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-25617?
CVE-2024-25617 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for Denial of Service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-25617?
To fix CVE-2024-25617, upgrade Squid to version 6.5 or any patched version specific to Debian as detailed in the security advisories.
Which versions of Squid are affected by CVE-2024-25617?
CVE-2024-25617 affects Squid versions prior to 6.5 and specific older versions of Squid on Debian and Red Hat.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-25617?
Currently, there is no official workaround for CVE-2024-25617, and it's advised to upgrade to a secured version.
What kind of attack can CVE-2024-25617 lead to?
CVE-2024-25617 can lead to Denial of Service attacks that disrupt HTTP header parsing in Squid.
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