Buffer overflow in the ntlm_check_auth (NTLM authentication) function for Squid Web Proxy Cache 2.5.x and 3.x, when compiled with NTLM handlers enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long password ("pass" variable).
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade squid | Jul 30, 2024 | Aug 6, 2004 |
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade squid | Dec 10, 2025 | Jun 9, 2004 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade net-proxy/squid. | Oct 30, 2017 | Aug 6, 2004 |
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