CVE-2010-3072

CVE-2010-3072 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Squid-cache Squid with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 64% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

The string-comparison functions in String.cci in Squid 3.x before 3.1.8 and 3.2.x before 3.2.0.2 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via a crafted request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3072?
The string-comparison functions in String.cci in Squid 3.x before 3.1.8 and 3.2.x before 3.2.0.2 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via a crafted request.
How severe is CVE-2010-3072?
CVE-2010-3072 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-3072 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 64% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-3072?
CVE-2010-3072 primarily affects Squid-cache Squid. In total, 55 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3072?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-3072 published?
CVE-2010-3072 was published on 2010-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (55)

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