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% (94th 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.

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% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Nec Socks 5
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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% (94th 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

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nec:socks_5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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