CVE-2014-7141

CVE-2014-7141 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Squid-cache Squid with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 76% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-19.

Key facts

Description

The pinger in Squid 3.x before 3.4.8 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and crash) via a crafted type in an (1) ICMP or (2) ICMP6 packet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-7141?
The pinger in Squid 3.x before 3.4.8 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and crash) via a crafted type in an (1) ICMP or (2) ICMP6 packet.
How severe is CVE-2014-7141?
CVE-2014-7141 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-7141 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 76% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-7141?
CVE-2014-7141 primarily affects Squid-cache Squid. In total, 80 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7141?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-7141 published?
CVE-2014-7141 was published on 2014-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (80)

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