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CVE-2005-2796: The sslConnectTimeout function in ssl.c for Squid 2.5.STABLE10 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause...

The sslConnectTimeout function in ssl.c for Squid 2.5.STABLE10 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via certain crafted requests.

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CVE-2005-2796 is an old Squid proxy denial-of-service issue. A remote attacker could send crafted requests that crash affected Squid versions, interrupting proxy availability. The source bundle does not provide CVSS scoring or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely where legacy Squid 2.5.STABLE10 or earlier is still deployed, especially on internet-facing or untrusted-access proxy services using affected SSL handling paths. Prioritize remediation if any affected Squid proxy remains reachable by untrusted users. This is an availability risk, not a documented data-theft issue, but proxy outages can disrupt browsing, application egress, and dependent business workflows. Mitigation focus: Inventory Squid instances and identify versions at or before 2.5.STABLE10.; Apply vendor security updates from the relevant Linux distribution advisory.; If unsupported, upgrade Squid using current vendor guidance..

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