#VU8429 Information disclosure in Squid - CVE-2016-10002

Vulnerability identifier: #VU8429

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-10002

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Squid
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers

Vendor: Squid-cache.org

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect HTTP conditional request handling. A remote attacker can obtain private and sensitive information about another clients browsing session, including user's credentials.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation
Update to version 3.5.23 or 4.0.17.

Vulnerable software versions

Squid: 3.1 - 3.5.22, 4.0 - 4.0.16

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External links
https://www.squid-cache.org/Advisories/SQUID-2016_11.txt

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.