CVE-2005-0211

Description

Buffer overflow in wccp.c in Squid 2.5 before 2.5.STABLE7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long WCCP packet, which is processed by a recvfrom function call that uses an incorrect length parameter.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 45.24% Top 5%
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Affected: n/a n/a
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0211?
CVE-2005-0211 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-0211?
To fix CVE-2005-0211, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2005-0211 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2005-0211 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~45% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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