QID 356259

Date Published: 2023-09-28

QID 356259: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for squid : ALASSQUID4-2023-006

A flaw was found in squid.
Due to incorrect data validation, a http request smuggling attack against http and https traffic is possible leading to cache poisoning.
The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity. (
( CVE-2020-15810) a flaw was found in squid.
Due to incorrect data validation, an http request splitting attack against http and https traffic is possible leading to cache poisoning.
( CVE-2020-15811) a flaw was found in squid.
A denial of service attack is possible due to an improper input validation.
The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability. (
( CVE-2020-24606)



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Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a securitybreach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.1 severity.
    • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALASSQUID4-2023-006 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 356259

    CVE-2020-15810 | CVE-2020-15811 | CVE-2020-24606 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALASSQUID4-2023-006 amazon linux 2 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2/ALASSQUID4-2023-006.html
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