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CVE-2005-0211: Buffer overflow in wccp.c in Squid 2.5 before 2.5.STABLE7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of serv...

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.

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This is an old Squid proxy flaw where specially large WCCP network traffic could crash the service and might allow code execution. The main business risk is legacy proxy infrastructure or appliances still running Squid 2.5 before 2.5.STABLE7. Exposure is most likely in legacy Squid 2.5 deployments, downstream Linux packages, or appliances that bundled vulnerable Squid code. The source bundle does not provide CPEs or a complete affected-product list. Prioritize remediation where legacy Squid proxies remain internet-facing or reachable from untrusted networks. For modern environments without Squid 2.5, urgency is lower but inventory confirmation is still important. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Squid to 2.5.STABLE7 or a later fixed release.; Apply fixed vendor packages from affected Linux distribution advisories.; Review Squid's published WCCP buffer overflow patch and vendor guidance..

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