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CVE-2005-3258 is an old Squid proxy denial-of-service issue. A malicious or unusual FTP server response could crash affected Squid versions, interrupting proxy service for users who depend on it. The source bundle identifies Squid 2.5 STABLE11 and earlier; it does not provide CVSS scoring or evidence of active exploitation. Likely exposure is legacy Squid deployments at version 2.5 STABLE11 or earlier, especially proxies still handling FTP requests. Modern Squid installations are unlikely to be affected, but old appliances, unsupported Linux builds, or forgotten proxy servers should be checked. Treat this as a legacy-service resilience issue. It is not supported as actively exploited, but an affected proxy could be crashed remotely, disrupting internet access or dependent business workflows. Prioritize remediation where Squid is old, internet-facing, or business-critical. Mitigation focus: Inventory Squid deployments and identify versions at or before 2.5 STABLE11.; Apply vendor-supported Squid or operating-system package updates where available.; Check Squid and OS vendor guidance before assuming a specific fixed version..
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