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CVE-2016-2390

UnknownEPSS 25.55%

Last modified

CVE-2016-2390 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The FwdState::connectedToPeer method in FwdState.cc in Squid before 3.5.14 and 4.0.x before 4.0.6 does not properly handle SSL handshake errors when built with the --with-openssl option, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a plaintext HTTP message.. EPSS estimates a 25.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The FwdState::connectedToPeer method in FwdState.cc in Squid before 3.5.14 and 4.0.x before 4.0.6 does not properly handle SSL handshake errors when built with the --with-openssl option, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a plaintext HTTP message.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
25.55%

97.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Squid-CacheSquid<= 3.5.13
Squid-CacheSquid4.0.4
Squid-CacheSquid4.0.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2390?
The FwdState::connectedToPeer method in FwdState.cc in Squid before 3.5.14 and 4.0.x before 4.0.6 does not properly handle SSL handshake errors when built with the --with-openssl option, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a plaintext HTTP message.
How severe is CVE-2016-2390?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2390 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 25.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2390?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST