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CVE-2004-0541

HighPublished

Buffer overflow in the ntlm_check_auth (NTLM authentication) function for Squid Web Proxy Cache 2.5.x and 3.x, when compiled with NTLM handlers enabled,...

Published: Jun 10, 2004
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jun 8, 2004

Primary CVSS

10.0/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

71.1%

High · next 30 days

Percentile: 99.4%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Buffer overflow in the ntlm_check_auth (NTLM authentication) function for Squid Web Proxy Cache 2.5.x and 3.x, when compiled with NTLM handlers enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long password ("pass" variable).

Sources

Squid 2.5.x/3.x - NTLM Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)Exploit
skape · multiple · Jun 8, 2004
Squid - NTLM (Authenticated) Overflow (Metasploit)Exploit
Metasploit · linux · Apr 30, 2010

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