CVE-2002-2368: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-2368: Multiple buffer overflows in NEC SOCKS5 1.0 r11 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of ser...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 23:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2002-2368 is an old buffer overflow issue in NEC SOCKS5 1.0 r11 and earlier. A remote attacker could crash the proxy service and might execute arbitrary code by abusing username handling. Business urgency depends on whether this legacy proxy is still deployed or reachable. Likely limited to organizations still running NEC SOCKS5 1.0 r11 or earlier. Exposure is higher if the proxy is reachable from untrusted networks or still supports SOCKS4/SOCKS5 authentication paths. Treat this as a legacy exposure discovery item. It is not confirmed actively exploited in the supplied sources, but any internet-reachable affected proxy should be prioritized for removal, isolation, or replacement because remote code execution is possible. Mitigation focus: Inventory for NEC SOCKS5 1.0 r11 or earlier deployments.; Restrict proxy access to trusted networks only.; Disable or retire exposed legacy SOCKS proxy services where feasible..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 01:47 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 31, 2007, 16:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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