Ubuntu Security Notice USN-4289-1

Ubuntu Security Notice 4289-1 - Jeriko One discovered that Squid incorrectly handled memory when connected to an FTP server. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to obtain sensitive information from Squid memory. Regis Leroy discovered that Squid incorrectly handled certain HTTP requests. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to access server resources prohibited by earlier security filters. Guido Vranken discovered that Squid incorrectly handled certain buffer operations when acting as a reverse proxy. A remote attacker could use this issue to cause Squid to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code. Various other issues were also addressed.

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