HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2004-0918
MEDIUM

CVE-2004-0918

CWE-399Published: January 27, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The asn_parse_header function (asn1.c) in the SNMP module for Squid Web Proxy Cache before 2.4.STABLE7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server restart) via certain SNMP packets with negative length fields that trigger a memory allocation error.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2004-0918 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

gentoo1 product(s)
linux
openpkg1 product(s)
openpkg
Red Hat1 product(s)
fedora core
squid1 product(s)
squid
trustix1 product(s)
secure linux
Ubuntu1 product(s)
ubuntu linux
Source: NVD CPE · 25 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (34)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2004-0918
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-399
CISA KEVNo
Affected6 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 27, 2005

Related CVEs (CWE-399)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2004-0918 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.