CVE-2004-0541
CyberVault Technical Summary
Analyst SynthesisTechnical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2004-0541 impacting national_science_foundation squid_web_proxy_cache. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 10.0 (UNKNOWN).
Original NVD Description
Source: NIST NVD📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown
🎯 Affected Versions Matrix
| Affected Product | national_science_foundation / squid_web_proxy_cache |
| Affected Versions | 2.5_stable |
| Weakness Enumeration | NVD-CWE-Other |
Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe
Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2004-0541 impacting national_science_foundation squid_web_proxy_cache.
id: cve-2004-0541
info:
name: national_science_foundation squid_web_proxy_cache - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
author: cybervault-security-intel
severity: unknown
description: |
Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2004-0541 affecting national_science_foundation squid_web_proxy_cache.
Evaluation: Buffer overflow in the ntlm_check_auth (NTLM authentication) function for Squid Web Proxy Cache 2.5.x and 3.x, when compiled with NTLM handlers enable...
reference:
- https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2004-0541
classification:
cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
cvss-score: 10.0
cve-id: CVE-2004-0541
cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
tags: cve,cve-2004-0541,national_science_foundati,squid_web_proxy_cache,unknown
http:
- method: GET
path:
- "{BaseURL}/"
- "{BaseURL}/api/"
matchers-condition: and
matchers:
- type: status
status:
- 200
- type: word
words:
- "squid_web_proxy_cache"
part: body
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2004-0541
# Target: national_science_foundation squid_web_proxy_cache | CVSS: 10.0 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only
import requests
import sys
def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2004-0541 (national_science_foundation squid_web_proxy_cache)...")
headers = {
"User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
"Accept": "*/*"
}
try:
r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
if r.status_code < 500:
print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against national_science_foundation squid_web_proxy_cache scope (2.5_stable).")
return True
except Exception as e:
print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
return False
if __name__ == '__main__':
url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
verify_vulnerability(url)
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2004-0541
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install squid_web_proxy_cache 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade squid_web_proxy_cache 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update squid_web_proxy_cache
# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i squid_web_proxy_cache 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i squid_web_proxy_cache
# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."
🛡️ Remediation & Security Action
- Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
- Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
- Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
🔗 Verified Technical References
- No records filed in this category.
- ↗ ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20040604-01-U.asc
- ↗ http://fedoranews.org/updates/FEDORA--.shtml
- ↗ http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200406-13.xml
- ↗ http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=107&type=vulnerabilities
- ↗ http://www.mandrakesecure.net/en/advisories/advisory.php?name=MDKSA-2004:059
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide
How do I fix CVE-2004-0541 in national_science_foundation squid_web_proxy_cache?
Review vendor-specific security notices and update national_science_foundation squid_web_proxy_cache packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.
Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2004-0541?
No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.
What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2004-0541?
CVE-2004-0541 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 10.0 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.