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CVE-2005-0241

5.0 · MEDIUM

The httpProcessReplyHeader function in http.c for Squid 2.5-STABLE7 and earlier does not properly set the debug context when it is handling "oversized" HTTP reply headers, which might allow remote…

Published May 2, 2005squidEPSS 69.66%

Overview

CVE-2005-0241 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting squid squid. It was published on May 2, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The httpProcessReplyHeader function in http.c for Squid 2.5-STABLE7 and earlier does not properly set the debug context when it is handling "oversized" HTTP reply headers, which might allow remote attackers to poison the cache or bypass access controls based on header size.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from squid. Update squid to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refdistro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000931Reffedoranews.org/updates/FEDORA--.shtmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/14091Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/823350Refwww.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_06_squid.htmlRefwww.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-060.htmlRefwww.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-061.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/12412Refwww.squid-cache.org/Versions/v2/2.5/bugs/#squid-2.5.STABLE7-oversize_reply_headersRefwww.squid-cache.org/Versions/v2/2.5/bugs/squid-2.5.STABLE7-oversize_reply_headers.patch

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0241?

CVE-2005-0241 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting squid squid. It was published on May 2, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2005-0241?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-0241?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from squid. Update squid to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-0241?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-0241 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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