CVE-2000-1183 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 19 Dec 2000 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands on Linux systems running a vulnerable SOCKS5 server by sending a long connection request.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2000-1183?

CVE-2000-1183 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Dec 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in socks5 server on Linux allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long connection request.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-1183?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nec Socks 5.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1183?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-1183 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2000-1183 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-1183 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j648-847p-926p.