Buffer overflow in the ntlm_check_auth (NTLM authentication) function for Squid Web Proxy Cache 2.5.x and 3.x, when compiled with NTLM handl
Buffer overflow in the ntlm_check_auth (NTLM authentication) function for Squid Web Proxy Cache 2.5.x and 3.x, when compiled with NTLM handlers enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long password ("pass" variable).
- Published
- Aug 6, 2004
- Updated
- Jun 16, 2026
- EPSS
- 71.1% · 99th percentile
- CWE
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- CVSS
- 40 / 40 · 10.0 / 10
- CISA KEV
- 0 / 30 · Not listed
- EPSS
- 21 / 30 · 71.1%
Affected systems
| Vendor | Product | CPE |
|---|---|---|
| national science foundation | squid web proxy cache | cpe:2.3:a:national_science_foundation:squid_web_proxy_cache |
Affected versions
NVD version ranges (for catalog products). Add the product to your stack with a version and matching uses these.
- national science foundation squid web proxy cache2.5_stable
- national science foundation squid web proxy cache3_pre
Package-level exposure
OSV and GitHub Advisory data: ecosystem, package and range. SBOM matching uses this table.
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian:12 | squid | before 2.5.5-5 | 2.5.5-5 |
| Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as | squid | before 7:2.5.STABLE3-6.3E | 7:2.5.STABLE3-6.3E |
| Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as | squid-debuginfo | before 7:2.5.STABLE3-6.3E | 7:2.5.STABLE3-6.3E |
Same product
national science foundation: all recordsOther highest-scoring records for the same primary product.
- CVE-2004-2479Squid Web Proxy Cache 2.5 might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via URLs containing invalid hostnames that cause DNS 21Monitor
- CVE-2004-2480Squid Web Proxy Cache 2.3.STABLE5 allows remote attackers to bypass security controls and access arbitrary websites via "@@" sequences in a 21Monitor
Remediation
Which version to upgrade to
Fix versions compiled from the vendor, package registries and Microsoft. Verify the vendor's note before upgrading.
| Product / package | Fixed version | Source |
|---|---|---|
| debian:squid | 2.5.5-5 · Debian:12 | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:squid | 7:2.5.STABLE3-6.3E · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:squid-debuginfo | 7:2.5.STABLE3-6.3E · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as | Package registry (OSV) |
Exploit status
Weaponized
A ready exploit tool or active in-the-wild use is known for this vulnerability. This should be your top priority.
Evidence
- Metasploit module ×1
- Exploit-DB entry ×2
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| Source | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB entry | remote | 2010-04-30 |
| Exploit-DB entry | remote | 2004-06-08 |
| Metasploit module | exploit/linux/proxy/squid_ntlm_authenticateSquid NTLM Authenticate Overflowexploit | 2004-06-08 |
Research context
For pentesters and researchers: attack profile, score disagreement, timeline, patch commits, credits, variant and chain candidates, bug bounty scope. All derived from existing data; no exploit code.
Timeline
From publication to today: proof of concept, Metasploit module, CISA KEV and fix record. Dates are as reported by the sources.
- First PoC-59 d
- Metasploit-59 d
- Published
- TodaySep 30, 2026+8090 d
FIRST EPSS daily score; only changes of 0.01 or more are recorded (step chart).
Patch and commit links
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No commit or PR link among the references.
Credits
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No credits in the CNA record.
Variant candidates
Same product, same weakness class, within 18 months. If the patch missed the root cause, the sibling bug is here.
No nightly-computed relations.
Chain candidates
An authentication bypass and a privilege-requiring bug in the same product, published close together: combined they may become an unauthenticated path.
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Bug bounty scope
No known public program.
Source: bounty-targets-data (public HackerOne, Bugcrowd, Intigriti, YesWeHack listings).
Technical details
Attack conditions
- No special conditions are required; it is repeatable.
If successful
- Confidentiality
- C · data can be read
- Integrity
- C · data or configuration can be modified
- Availability
- C · the service can be disrupted
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Confidentiality impact
- C
- Integrity impact
- C
- Availability impact
- C
Weakness class (CWE)
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CVSS vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
nvd-primary
Attack context
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References
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20040604-01-U.asc
- fedoranews.org/updates/FEDORA--.shtml
- www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200406-13.xml
- www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=107&type=vulnerabilities
- www.mandrakesecure.net/en/advisories/advisory.php?name=MDKSA-2004:059
- www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-242.html
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/10500
- www.trustix.net/errata/2004/0033/
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16360
- oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10722
- oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A980
Vendor advisories and official records. Exploit/PoC links are deliberately left out.