CVE-2002-2368
Overview
CVE-2002-2368 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting nec socks_5. It was published on December 31, 2002.
Technical 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.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from nec. Update socks_5 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| nec | socks_5 | 0 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2002-2368?
CVE-2002-2368 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting nec socks_5. It was published on December 31, 2002.
How severe is CVE-2002-2368?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2002-2368?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from nec. Update socks_5 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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