Squid Web Proxy Cache HTCP interface is always enabled

squid-htcp-enabled (8261) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

Squid does not allow a user to disable the Hyper Text Caching Protocol (HTCP) interface. This could allow a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the HTCP service.

Platforms Affected:

  • FreeBSD, FreeBSD Ports Collection
  • MandrakeSoft, Mandrake Linux 7.1
  • MandrakeSoft, Mandrake Linux 7.2
  • MandrakeSoft, Mandrake Linux 8.0
  • MandrakeSoft, Mandrake Linux 8.1
  • MandrakeSoft, Mandrake Linux Corporate Server 1.0.1
  • MandrakeSoft, Mandrake Single Network Firewall 7.2
  • RedHat, Linux 6.2
  • RedHat, Linux 7
  • RedHat, Linux 7.1
  • RedHat, Linux 7.2
  • RedHat, Linux 7.3
  • Squid-Cache, Squid 2.0
  • Squid-Cache, Squid 2.1
  • Squid-Cache, Squid 2.2
  • Squid-Cache, Squid 2.3
  • Squid-Cache, Squid 2.3.1
  • Squid-Cache, Squid 2.4
  • Squid-Cache, Squid 2.4.STABLE1
  • Squid-Cache, Squid 2.4.STABLE2
  • Squid-Cache, Squid 2.4.STABLE3
  • Trustix, Secure Linux 1.01
  • Trustix, Secure Linux 1.1
  • Trustix, Secure Linux 1.2
  • Trustix, Secure Linux 1.5

Remedy:

Upgrade to the latest version of Squid (2.4.STABLE4 or later), as listed in the Squid Proxy Cache Security Update Advisory SQUID-2002:1. See References.

For FreeBSD ports collection prior to 2002-02-19:
Upgrade to the latest ports package dated after 2002-02-19 or upgrade to the latest version of Squid (2.4_8 or later), as listed in FreeBSD, Inc. Security Advisory FreeBSD-SA-02:12. See References.

For Trustix Secure Linux 1.01, 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5:
Upgrade to the latest version of Squid (2.4.STABLE4-1tr or later), as listed in Trustix Secure Linux Bugfix Advisory #2002-0031. See References.

For Mandrake Linux 7.1, 7.2, 8.0, Corporate Server 1.0.1, and Single Network Firewall 7.2:
Upgrade to the latest version of Squid (2.4.STABLE4-1.5mdk or later), as listed in MandrakeSoft Security Advisory MDKSA-2002:016-1 : squid. See References.

For Red Hat Linux 6.2:
Upgrade to the latest version of Squid (2.4.STABLE3-1.6.2 or later), as listed in Red Hat Linux Errata Advisory RHSA-2002:029-09. See References.

For Red Hat Linux 7.0:
Upgrade to the latest version of Squid (2.4.STABLE3-1.7.0 or later), as listed in Red Hat Linux Errata Advisory RHSA-2002:029-09. See References.

For Red Hat Linux 7.1:
Upgrade to the latest version of Squid (2.4.STABLE3-1.7.1 or later), as listed in Red Hat Linux Errata Advisory RHSA-2002:029-09. See References.

For Red Hat Linux 7.2:
Upgrade to the latest version of Squid (2.4.STABLE3-1.7.2 or later), as listed in Red Hat Linux Errata Advisory RHSA-2002:029-09. See References.

For Caldera OpenServer 5.0.6a and earlier:
Upgrade to the latest version of Squid (squid-2.4.STABLE4-VOLS or later), as listed in Caldera International, Inc. Security Advisory CSSA-2002-SCO.7. See References.

For other distributions:
Contact your vendor for upgrade or patch information.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

Reported:

Feb 21, 2002

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