CVE-2016-4054
UnknownEPSS 74.04%
Last modified
CVE-2016-4054 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in Squid 3.x before 3.5.17 and 4.x before 4.0.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted Edge Side Includes (ESI) responses.. EPSS estimates a 74.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in Squid 3.x before 3.5.17 and 4.x before 4.0.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted Edge Side Includes (ESI) responses.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 15.10 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.0 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.0.1 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.0.2 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.0.3 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.0.4 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.0.5 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.0.6 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.0.7 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.0.8 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.0.9 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.0.10 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.0.11 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.0.12 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.0.13 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.0.14 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.0.15 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.0.16 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.0.17 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.0.18 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.1 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.2 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.3 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.4 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.5 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.5.1 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.6 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.7 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.8 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.9 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.10 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.11 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.12 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.12.1 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.12.2 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.12.3 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.13 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.14 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.15 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.16 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.17 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.18 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.19 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.20 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.21 |
| Squid-Cache | Squid | 3.1.22 |
Showing 50 of 146 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/20/6Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/20/9Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035647Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.squid-cache.org/Advisories/SQUID-2016_6.txtVendor Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2995-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/20/6Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/20/9Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035647Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.squid-cache.org/Advisories/SQUID-2016_6.txtVendor Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2995-1Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-4054?
Buffer overflow in Squid 3.x before 3.5.17 and 4.x before 4.0.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted Edge Side Includes (ESI) responses.
How severe is CVE-2016-4054?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4054 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 74.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4054?
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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