Vulnerability identifier: #VU57025
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-295
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 perform a MitM attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper certificate validation when the TLS server certificate is signed by multiple CAs. A remote attacker can perform a mand-in-the-middle attack against proxy server users.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Squid: 5.0.6 - 5.1
External links
http://github.com/squid-cache/squid/security/advisories/GHSA-47m4-g3mv-9q5r/
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.