Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2008-0378 affects SocksCap 2.40-051231 and earlier when the “Resolve all names remotely” option is enabled. A long hostname can crash the application and may allow arbitrary code execution. Business urgency depends on whether this old, niche client is still installed in operational environments. Exposure is likely limited to systems still running SocksCap 2.40-051231 or earlier with remote name resolution enabled. Modern environments may have low prevalence, but legacy desktops, lab systems, or proxy-dependent workflows should be checked. Treat this as a targeted legacy-software risk. It is high impact where present, but urgency should be driven by confirmed deployment and configuration rather than broad internet exposure. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for SocksCap installations and versions.; Disable “Resolve all names remotely” if SocksCap must remain in use.; Retire or replace unsupported SocksCap deployments where feasible..
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- sockscap-hostname-bo(39781)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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