CVE-2005-2796

CVE-2005-2796 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Squid with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The sslConnectTimeout function in ssl.c for Squid 2.5.STABLE10 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via certain crafted requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2796?
The sslConnectTimeout function in ssl.c for Squid 2.5.STABLE10 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via certain crafted requests.
How severe is CVE-2005-2796?
CVE-2005-2796 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2796 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2796?
CVE-2005-2796 primarily affects Squid. In total, 61 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2796?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2796 published?
CVE-2005-2796 was published on 2005-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (61)

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