CVE-2023-49286
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Dec 4, 2023
Updated: Jan 19, 2024
CWE ID 754
CWE ID 253
CWE ID 617
Summary
CVE-2023-49286 is a Denial of Service vulnerability affecting Squid, a popular caching proxy for the Web. The issue lies in an Incorrect Check of Function Return Value error that exposes the Helper process management to potential attacks. Malicious actors can exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service condition, resulting in service disruptions. To mitigate this risk, users are strongly advised to upgrade to Squid version 6.5, which addresses the underlying issue. No known workarounds are available for this vulnerability.
Prevent cyber attacks with Recorded Future by prioritizing and patching critical vulnerabilities being exploited by threat actors targeting your industry. Book your demo to learn more.
Share
Affected Products
- Squid Software
- Squid-cache Squid
Affected Vendors
- Squid Software Foundation
Advisories, Assessments, and Mitigations
Prioritize, Pinpoint, and Act to Prevent Vulnerability Exploits with Recorded Future
Note: This is just a basic overview providing quick insights into CVE-2023-49286 information. Gain full access to comprehensive CVE data, third party vulnerabilities, compromised credentials and more with Recorded Future
- Gain complete coverage of your cyber, third party, and physical attack surface
- Proactively mitigate threats before they turn into costly attacks
- Make fast, effective, data-driven decisions