CVE-2026-3945: tinyproxy Integer Overflow in HTTP Chunked Transfer-Encoding Parser Leading to Denial of Service

Published Mar 30, 2026
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Updated

An integer overflow vulnerability in the HTTP chunked transfer encoding parser in tinyproxy up to and including version 1.11.3 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS). The issue occurs because chunk size values are parsed using strtol without properly validating overflow conditions (e.g., errno == ERANGE).

Affected Software

1 affected component
tinyproxy tinyproxy<=1.11.3

Event History

Mar 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:05 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:05 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-3945?

CVE-2026-3945 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to an integer overflow in the HTTP chunked transfer encoding parser.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-3945?

To fix CVE-2026-3945, upgrade TinyProxy to version 1.11.4 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-3945?

CVE-2026-3945 affects all versions of TinyProxy up to and including version 1.11.3.

4

What type of attack can CVE-2026-3945 facilitate?

CVE-2026-3945 can facilitate a denial of service (DoS) attack by allowing attackers to exploit the integer overflow.

5

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2026-3945?

No, CVE-2026-3945 can be exploited by unauthenticated remote attackers.

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