Squid mkdir-only PUT Request Remote DoS

medium Nessus Plugin ID 10768

Synopsis

The remote host has an application that is affected by a denial of service vulnerability.

Description

A problem exists in the way the remote Squid proxy server handles a special 'mkdir-only' PUT request, and causes denial of service to the proxy server.

An attacker may use this flaw to prevent your LAN users from accessing the web.

Solution

Apply the vendor released patch, for squid it is located here: www.squid-cache.org. You can also protect yourself by enabling access lists on your proxy.

*** Note that Nessus solely relied on the version number of the remote
*** proxy to issue this warning

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 10768

File Name: squid_dos.nasl

Version: 1.29

Type: remote

Family: Firewalls

Published: 9/26/2001

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 3.6

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5

Temporal Score: 3.7

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:squid-cache:squid

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 9/21/2001

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2001-0843

BID: 3354

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