CVE-2002-2368
CVE-2002-2368 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Nec Socks 5 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Nec Socks 5
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2002-2368?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2002-2368?
- CVE-2002-2368 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2002-2368 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2002-2368?
- CVE-2002-2368 affects Nec Socks 5. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2002-2368?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2002-2368 published?
- CVE-2002-2368 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-07/0033.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9485.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5145
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5147
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:nec:socks_5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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