Vulnerability identifier: #VU22589
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Squid
Server applications /
IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers
Vendor: Squid-cache.org
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect data management when processing HTTP Digest Authentication. Nonce tokens contain the raw byte value of a pointer which sits within heap memory allocation. This allows a remote attacker to gain knowledge of memory allocations and bypass ASLR protection and help in exploitation of other vulnerabilities.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Squid: 4.0.1 - 4.8, 3.0 - 3.5.28
External links
http://www.squid-cache.org/Advisories/SQUID-2019_11.txt
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.