Squid: Multiple vulnerabilities

1. Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Advisory Reference	GLSA 201110-24 / Squid
Release Date	October 26, 2011
Latest Revision	October 26, 2011: 1
Impact	high
Exploitable	remote

Package	Vulnerable versions	Unaffected versions	Architecture(s)
net-proxy/squid	< 3.1.15	>= 3.1.15	All supported architectures

Related bugreports: #279379, #279380, #301828, #334263, #381065, #386215

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities were found in Squid allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service.

2. Impact Information

Background

Squid is a full-featured web proxy cache.

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Squid. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

Impact

Remote unauthenticated attackers may be able to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the Squid process or cause a Denial of Service.

3. Resolution Information

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All squid users should upgrade to the latest version:

Code Listing 3.1: Resolution

  # emerge --sync
  # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-proxy/squid-3.1.15"

NOTE: This is a legacy GLSA. Updates for all affected architectures are available since September 4, 2011. It is likely that your system is already no longer affected by this issue.

4. References

Page updated October 26, 2011

Summary: This is a Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

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