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Ubuntu 12.04 ESM: USN-4065-2 Moderate: Squid DoS Issues

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Calendar Grey July 22, 2019
Dist Ubuntu Esm H88
Caution notice for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM about numerous squid3 flaws that could compromise system integrity and enhance vulnerability. Immediate action is advised.
Several security issues were fixed in Squid.

Summary

Several security issues were fixed in Squid.

Software Description:

- squid3: Web proxy cache server

Details:

USN-4065-1 fixed several vulnerabilities in Squid. This update provides

the corresponding update for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM.

Original advisory details:

It was discovered that Squid incorrectly handled Digest authentication. A

remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause Squid to crash,

resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2019-12525)

It was discovered that Squid incorrectly handled Basic authentication. A

remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause Squid to crash,

resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2019-12529)

Topics%20covered

Topics Covered

security advisory remote access DoS Ubuntu system update authentication squid3

Update Instructions

The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following
package versions:

Ubuntu 12.04 ESM:
  squid3                          3.1.19-1ubuntu3.12.04.10

In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.

References

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4065-2

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4065-1

CVE-2019-12525, CVE-2019-12529

July 22, 2019

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Topics Covered

security advisory remote access DoS Ubuntu system update authentication squid3

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