CVE-2005-0095

CVE-2005-0095 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Squid with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 69% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

The WCCP message parsing code in Squid 2.5.STABLE7 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via malformed WCCP messages with source addresses that are spoofed to reference Squid's home router and invalid WCCP_I_SEE_YOU cache numbers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0095?
The WCCP message parsing code in Squid 2.5.STABLE7 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via malformed WCCP messages with source addresses that are spoofed to reference Squid's home router and invalid WCCP_I_SEE_YOU cache numbers.
How severe is CVE-2005-0095?
CVE-2005-0095 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0095 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 69% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0095?
CVE-2005-0095 primarily affects Squid. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0095?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0095 published?
CVE-2005-0095 was published on 2005-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (27)

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