HTTP: Squid DNS Replies Invalid Free
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Squid while processing certain DNS replies. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
Squid proxy caching server is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue to cause an affected application to crash, denying service to legitimate users.
Affected Products
Oracle enterprise_linux
Short Name
HTTP:MISC:SQUID-DNS-REPLIES
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2011-4096 DNS Free Invalid Replies Squid bid:50449
Release Date
01/09/2013
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3375
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Red_hat
Oracle
Mandriva
Squid
Debian
CVSS Score
5.0