HTTP: Squid Double @ Evasion

This signature detects URLs that contain multiple @ characters. Squid/2.3.STABLE5 is vulnerable. Internet Explorer users can use these malicious URLs to evade Web proxies and gain direct access to the Internet.

Extended Description

A local user can craft an URL and bypass Squid proxy access restrictions, and directly connect to the Internet.

Short Name
HTTP:PROXY:SQUID-AT-AT
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
HTTP
Keywords
@ Double Evasion Squid
Release Date
08/26/2004
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

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