CVE-2023-46847

Summary

CVE-2023-46847 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting the Squid proxy server. This issue enables a remote attacker to execute a buffer overflow attack by sending malicious data, up to 2 MB in size, during HTTP Digest Authentication. Successful exploitation leads to a Denial of Service condition, preventing legitimate users from accessing the Squid server. The vulnerability can pose a significant risk to organizations relying on Squid for web access control and content caching. Users are advised to apply the available patch promptly to mitigate the threat.

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