Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2001-0142 is an old local-file-overwrite flaw in Squid 2.3 and earlier. A local account could abuse symbolic links in some configurations to make Squid overwrite files it should not. The main business concern is legacy exposure on proxy hosts that still run obsolete Squid packages. Exposure is most likely on very old Linux or Unix systems running Squid 2.3 or earlier, especially shared systems where untrusted local users have accounts. Modern Squid deployments are unlikely to be affected unless they preserve obsolete packages or legacy appliances. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue unless old Squid systems remain in production. Prioritize discovery first. If affected hosts have local users or privileged service contexts, remediation should be scheduled promptly because arbitrary file overwrite can undermine system integrity. Mitigation focus: Identify any Squid 2.3 or earlier installations.; Review Debian, Mandrake, Trustix, Immunix, or vendor package advisories.; Upgrade Squid through the supported OS or vendor channel..
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- squid-email-symlink(5921)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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