CVE-2024-45802: Squid Denial of Service
First published: Mon Oct 28 2024(Updated: )
Squid is an open source caching proxy for the Web supporting HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, and more. Due to Input Validation, Premature Release of Resource During Expected Lifetime, and Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime bugs, Squid is vulnerable to Denial of Service attacks by a trusted server against all clients using the proxy. This bug is fixed in the default build configuration of Squid version 6.10.
Credit: security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Squid Web Proxy Cache | >=3.0<6.10 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:9624
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:9625
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:9644
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:9677
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:9678
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:9729
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:9738
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:9814
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:9815
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:9813
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2322154
- https://github.com/squid-cache/squid/security/advisories/GHSA-f975-v7qw-q7hj
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250103-0004/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-45802?
CVE-2024-45802 has been classified with a severity that could lead to Denial of Service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45802?
To address CVE-2024-45802, you should update Squid to the latest version that resolves the identified vulnerabilities.
Which versions of Squid are affected by CVE-2024-45802?
CVE-2024-45802 affects Squid versions from 3.0 to 6.10.
What vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2024-45802?
CVE-2024-45802 is associated with Input Validation, Premature Release of Resource During Expected Lifetime, and Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime vulnerabilities.
What types of attacks can CVE-2024-45802 facilitate?
CVE-2024-45802 can facilitate Denial of Service attacks.
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