Vulnerability Description
Squid is an open source caching proxy for the Web supporting HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, and more. Due to Input Validation, Premature Release of Resource During Expected Lifetime, and Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime bugs, Squid is vulnerable to Denial of Service attacks by a trusted server against all clients using the proxy. This bug is fixed in the default build configuration of Squid version 6.10.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Squid-Cache | Squid | >= 3.0, < 6.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/squid-cache/squid/security/advisories/GHSA-f975-v7qw-q7hjMitigationThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00009.html
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250103-0004/
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-45802?
CVE-2024-45802 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Squid is an open source caching proxy for the Web supporting HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, and more. Due to Input Validation, Premature Release of Resource During Expected Lifetime, and Missing Release of Resourc...
How severe is CVE-2024-45802?
CVE-2024-45802 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-45802?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Squid-Cache Squid.