Squid configuration directive reply_header_max_size
Available in: 3.3 3.2 3.1 2.7 3.HEAD 2.HEAD 3.0 2.6
History:
- Changes in 3.1 reply_header_max_size
 - 
Default limit increased to 64KB for RFC 2616 compliance.
 
Configuration Details:
| Option Name: | reply_header_max_size | 
|---|---|
| Replaces: | |
| Requires: | |
| Default Value: | reply_header_max_size 64 KB | 
| Suggested Config: | 
 | 
    
This specifies the maximum size for HTTP headers in a reply. Reply headers are usually relatively small (about 512 bytes). Placing a limit on the reply header size will catch certain bugs (for example with persistent connections) and possibly buffer-overflow or denial-of-service attacks.  | 
    |
Search
Introduction
- About Squid
 - Why Squid?
 - Squid Developers
 - How to Help Out or Donate
 - Getting Squid
 - Squid Source Packages
 - Squid Deployment Case-Studies
 - Squid Software Foundation
 
Documentation
- Configuration:
 - FAQ and Wiki
 - Guide Books:
 - Non-English
 - More...
 
Support
- Security Advisories
 - Bugzilla Database
 - Mailing lists
 - Contacting us
 - Commercial services
 - Project Sponsors
 - Squid-based products
 
Miscellaneous
- Developer Resources
 - Related Writings
 - Related Software:
 - Squid Artwork
 
