Vulnerability identifier: #VU31227

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2003-1605

CWE-ID: CWE-255

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
cURL
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: curl.haxx.se

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

curl 7.x before 7.10.7 sends CONNECT proxy credentials to the remote server.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

cURL: 7.10.1 - 7.10.6

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External links
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8432
http://curl.haxx.se/docs/CVE-2003-1605.html

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Q & A

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.