CVE-2007-1560: The clientProcessRequest() function in src/client_side.c in Squid 2.6 before 2.6.STABLE12 allows remote att...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2007-1560 is a denial-of-service issue in Squid 2.6 before 2.6.STABLE12. A remote attacker could send malformed TRACE requests that make the Squid daemon crash, potentially interrupting proxy availability. The supplied sources do not indicate data theft or code execution. Organizations are exposed if they still run Squid 2.6 builds older than 2.6.STABLE12, especially where the proxy accepts untrusted client traffic. Modern environments are less likely to be affected unless legacy systems remain in service. Treat as a legacy availability risk. Prioritize remediation if Squid is internet-facing, business-critical, or used as a shared proxy dependency. Otherwise, fold into legacy package cleanup and exposure reduction. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Squid 2.6 to 2.6.STABLE12 or later.; Apply vendor-patched packages from the relevant Linux distribution advisory.; Review Squid vendor guidance before relying on compensating controls..

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Jun 29, 2026, 06:37 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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