CVE-2004-2654: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-2654: The clientAbortBody function in client_side.c in Squid Web Proxy Cache before 2.6 STABLE6 allows remote att...

The clientAbortBody function in client_side.c in Squid Web Proxy Cache before 2.6 STABLE6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via unspecified vectors that trigger a null dereference. NOTE: in a followup advisory, a researcher claimed that the issue was a buffer overflow that was not fixed in STABLE6. However, the vendor's bug report clearly shows that the researcher later retracted this claim, because the tested product was actually STABLE5.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 01:36 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is an old Squid Web Proxy Cache denial-of-service issue. A remote attacker could trigger a crash in vulnerable versions before 2.6 STABLE6, potentially disrupting proxy-dependent browsing or application traffic. Sources do not support confirmed code execution or active exploitation. Exposure is most likely where Squid Web Proxy Cache versions before 2.6 STABLE6 are still deployed, especially if reachable by untrusted clients. Modern environments are unlikely affected unless legacy proxy systems remain in service. Prioritize if Squid supports important business traffic or remains exposed to untrusted users. The main risk is outage, not confirmed data theft. Legacy systems should be removed or upgraded rather than accepted indefinitely. Mitigation focus: Identify any Squid deployments older than 2.6 STABLE6.; Upgrade vulnerable Squid instances to a fixed or vendor-supported version.; Check distribution advisories for backported fixes in packaged Squid builds..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 14:19 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 24, 2006, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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