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.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 5.3
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade squid | Jul 30, 2024 | May 2, 2005 |
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade squid | Dec 10, 2025 | Feb 8, 2005 |
| Suse | — | Upgrade squid | Feb 17, 2015 | May 2, 2005 |
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