REDHAT-BUG-2451574: Use After Free

Published Mar 26, 2026
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Updated

Squid is a caching proxy for the Web. Prior to version 7.5, due to heap Use-After-Free, Squid is vulnerable to Denial of Service when handling ICP traffic. This problem allows a remote attacker to perform a reliable and repeatable Denial of Service attack against the Squid service using ICP protocol. This attack is limited to Squid deployments that explicitly enable ICP support (i.e. configure non-zero icpport). This problem cannot be mitigated by denying ICP queries using icpaccess rules. Version 7.5 contains a patch.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Squid Squid<7.5

Event History

Mar 26, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2451574?

The vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-2451574 is classified as a Denial of Service risk due to a heap Use-After-Free issue.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2451574?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2451574, you should upgrade your Squid installation to version 7.5 or later.

3

What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2451574?

The affected software for REDHAT-BUG-2451574 is Squid versions prior to 7.5.

4

What type of attack can REDHAT-BUG-2451574 lead to?

REDHAT-BUG-2451574 can lead to a reliable and repeatable Denial of Service attack against the Squid service.

5

What is the exploit method for REDHAT-BUG-2451574?

The exploit method for REDHAT-BUG-2451574 involves manipulating ICP traffic to trigger the vulnerability.

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