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Critical
CVE-2004-0541
Buffer overflow in the ntlm_check_auth (NTLM authentication) function for Squid...
Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the ntlm_check_auth (NTLM authentication) function for Squid Web Proxy Cache 2.5.x and 3.x, when compiled with NTLM handlers enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long password ("pass" variable).
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
No credits recorded in the NVD database.
References
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10722
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-242.html
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200406-13.xml
- http://www.mandrakesecure.net/en/advisories/advisory.php?name=MDKSA-2004:059
- http://fedoranews.org/updates/FEDORA--.shtml
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=107&type=vulnerabilities
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16360
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10500
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20040604-01-U.asc
- http://www.trustix.net/errata/2004/0033/
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A980
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Vulnerable Versions:
2.5_stable, 3_pre
Timeline
Official Publish:
June 10th, 2004
Last Modified:
August 8th, 2024
Added to House:
July 18th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.