UNKNOWN CVSS 5.0
Published: 2004-12-31

CVE-2004-2479

national_science_foundation squid_web_proxy_cache Security Advisory (CVE-2004-2479)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2004-2479 impacting national_science_foundation squid_web_proxy_cache. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.0 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Squid Web Proxy Cache 2.5 might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via URLs containing invalid hostnames that cause DNS operations to fail, which results in references to previously used error messages.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product national_science_foundation / squid_web_proxy_cache
Affected Versions 2.5_stable1
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2004-2479 impacting national_science_foundation squid_web_proxy_cache.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2004-2479.yaml
id: cve-2004-2479

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-2004-2479 affecting national_science_foundation squid_web_proxy_cache.
    Evaluation: Squid Web Proxy Cache 2.5 might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via URLs containing invalid hostnames that cause DNS operations...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2004-2479
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 5.0
    cve-id: CVE-2004-2479
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2004-2479,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
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2004-2479.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2004-2479
# Target: national_science_foundation squid_web_proxy_cache | CVSS: 5.0 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2004-2479 (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_stable1).")
        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)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2004-2479.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2004-2479
# 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.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2004-2479 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-2004-2479?

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-2004-2479?

CVE-2004-2479 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.0 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.0
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2004-2479
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor national_science_foundation
Product squid_web_proxy_cache
Published 2004-12-31
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N