CVE-2008-1612: The arrayShrink function (lib/Array.c) in Squid 2.6.STABLE17 allows attackers to cause a denial of service...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Squid proxy denial-of-service flaw. A malformed or unexpected condition can make Squid shrink an internal array to zero, hit an assertion, and exit. The business risk is service interruption for environments still running vulnerable Squid 2.6-era packages. Likely limited to legacy systems running Squid 2.6.STABLE17 or vulnerable distro-maintained Squid packages from the 2008 advisory period. Modern exposure depends on whether old proxy appliances, servers, or unsupported images remain in service. Treat as a targeted legacy remediation item. It is not presented as actively exploited, but affected proxy services can fail and disrupt network access. Prioritize internet-facing or business-critical Squid deployments first. Mitigation focus: Apply fixed Squid packages from the relevant OS vendor advisory.; Retire or upgrade any remaining Squid 2.6.STABLE17 deployments.; Review the upstream Squid advisory and linked patch before change approval..

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Jun 28, 2026, 19:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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