Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Squid Package by Red Hat
CVE-2016-5408
9.8CRITICAL
Summary
The Squid package in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 suffers from a stack-based buffer overflow in the munge_other_line function within cachemgr.cgi. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising system integrity and security. The flaw exists due to an ineffective fix for a previous vulnerability. Proper measures should be taken to ensure that affected versions are updated to mitigate this risk.
References
EPSS Score
5% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.
CVSS V3.1
Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved