CVE-2010-2951

squid: child assertion failure when processing large DNS replies with no IPv6 resolver present

Published Oct 12, 2010 CVSS 2.0 · 5.0 Medium EPSS 31.5% KEV · Not listed
Description
dns_internal.cc in Squid 3.1.6, when IPv6 DNS resolution is not enabled, accesses an invalid socket during an IPv4 TCP DNS query, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and daemon exit) via vectors that trigger an IPv4 DNS response with the TC bit set.

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 2:55 AM
Reserved
Aug 4, 2010, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 12, 2010, 9:00 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:21 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Aug 18, 2010, 12:00 AM