HTTP.Invalid.Response.Status.Code.DoS

Release DateSep 15, 2009
SeverityMedium
ImpactDenial of service
DescriptionThis indicates an attack attempt against a denial-of-service vulnerability in Squid.

The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a specially crafted HTTP response. It allows a remote attacker to create a denial-of-service condition on the target server.
Affected ProductsSquid versions 3.0 through 3.0.STABLE16
Squid versions 3.1 through 3.1.0.11
Recommended ActionsUpgrade to the latest versions:
http://www.squid-cache.org/Download/
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2009-2622
Reference/shttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35812 (BugTraq)
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2013 (FrSIRT)
Reference: VID-17688