VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2008-0378

CVSS score6.8 MEDIUM
EPSS probability2.51%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2008-01-22
Last modified2026-06-16
CVSS vectorAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in SocksCap 2.40-051231 and earlier, when "Resolve all names remotely" is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long hostname.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

Primary references