SB2014093014 - Data Handling in squid (Alpine package)



SB2014093014 - Data Handling in squid (Alpine package)

Published: September 30, 2014

Security Bulletin ID SB2014093014
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Data Handling (CVE-ID: CVE-2014-7141)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to #BASIC_IMPACT#.

The pinger in Squid 3.x before 3.4.8 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and crash) via a crafted type in an (1) ICMP or (2) ICMP6 packet.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.