CVE-2004-2479

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

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: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 77.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 31, 2004

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (20)

cve@mitrehttp://fedoranews.org/updates/FEDORA--.shtml
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/13408
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/16977
cve@mitrehttp://securitytracker.com/id?1012466
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/12282
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-766.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11865
cve@mitrehttp://www.squid-cache.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=1143
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18406
cve@mitrehttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9711
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://fedoranews.org/updates/FEDORA--.shtml
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/13408
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/16977
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://securitytracker.com/id?1012466
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/12282

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2004-2479?

CVE-2004-2479 is a none vulnerability published on December 31, 2004. 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.

When was CVE-2004-2479 disclosed?

CVE-2004-2479 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 31, 2004, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2004-2479 actively exploited?

CVE-2004-2479 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 77.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2004-2479?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2004-2479, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2004-2479

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