Vulnerability Description
The strHdrAcptLangGetItem function in errorpage.cc in Squid 3.2.x before 3.2.9 and 3.3.x before 3.3.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a "," character in an Accept-Language header.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.2.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-03/0025.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-03/0069.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/52588Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/11/7
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/58316
- http://www.squid-cache.org/Advisories/SQUID-2013_1.txt
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-03/0025.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-03/0069.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/52588Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/11/7
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/58316
- http://www.squid-cache.org/Advisories/SQUID-2013_1.txt
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-1839?
CVE-2013-1839 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The strHdrAcptLangGetItem function in errorpage.cc in Squid 3.2.x before 3.2.9 and 3.3.x before 3.3.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a ","...
How severe is CVE-2013-1839?
CVE-2013-1839 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-1839?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Squid-Cache Squid.