CVE-2002-2368 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 31 Oct 2007 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can trigger buffer overflows via long usernames in NEC SOCKS5, potentially causing denial of service or arbitrary code execution.

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-2002-2368?

CVE-2002-2368 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Oct 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple buffer overflows in NEC SOCKS5 1.0 r11 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long username to (1) the GetString function in proxy.c for the SOCKS5 module or (2) the HandleS4Connection function in proxy.c for the SOCKS4 module.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2368?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nec Socks 5.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2368?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-2368 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-2002-2368 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-2368 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fw8p-4ww4-73xx.