1. Ubuntu Security Notices
  2. USN-565-1

USN-565-1: Squid vulnerability

Publication date

9 January 2008

Overview

Squid vulnerability

Releases

Packages

Details

It was discovered that Squid did not always clean up cache memory
correctly. A remote attacker could manipulate cache update replies and
cause Squid to use all available memory, leading to a denial of service.

It was discovered that Squid did not always clean up cache memory
correctly. A remote attacker could manipulate cache update replies and
cause Squid to use all available memory, leading to a denial of service.

Update instructions

In general, a standard system upgrade is sufficient to effect the necessary changes.

Learn more about how to get the fixes.

The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:

Ubuntu Release Package Version
7.10 gutsy squid –  2.6.14-1ubuntu2.1
7.04 feisty squid –  2.6.5-4ubuntu2.1
6.10 edgy squid –  2.6.1-3ubuntu1.5
6.06 dapper squid –  2.5.12-4ubuntu2.3

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