Vulnerability Description
Multiple memory leaks in tools/cachemgr.cc in cachemgr.cgi in Squid 2.x and 3.x before 3.1.22, 3.2.x before 3.2.4, and 3.3.x before 3.3.0.2 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via (1) invalid Content-Length headers, (2) long POST requests, or (3) crafted authentication credentials.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00010.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00040.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00052.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00075.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-09/msg00025.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-09/msg00032.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/12/17/4
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0505.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/52024
- http://secunia.com/advisories/54839
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1713-1
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2631
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:129
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027890
- http://www.squid-cache.org/Advisories/SQUID-2012_1.txtPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5643?
CVE-2012-5643 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Multiple memory leaks in tools/cachemgr.cc in cachemgr.cgi in Squid 2.x and 3.x before 3.1.22, 3.2.x before 3.2.4, and 3.3.x before 3.3.0.2 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory ...
How severe is CVE-2012-5643?
CVE-2012-5643 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-5643?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Squid-Cache Squid.