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CVE-2010-2799

UnknownEPSS 2.75%

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CVE-2010-2799 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the nestlex function in nestlex.c in Socat 1.5.0.0 through 1.7.1.2 and 2.0.0-b1 through 2.0.0-b3, when bidirectional data relay is enabled, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via long command-line arguments.. EPSS estimates a 2.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the nestlex function in nestlex.c in Socat 1.5.0.0 through 1.7.1.2 and 2.0.0-b1 through 2.0.0-b3, when bidirectional data relay is enabled, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via long command-line arguments.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.75%

84.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
Dest-UnreachSocat1.5.0.0—
Dest-UnreachSocat1.6.0.0—
Dest-UnreachSocat1.6.0.1—
Dest-UnreachSocat1.7.0.0—
Dest-UnreachSocat1.7.0.1—
Dest-UnreachSocat1.7.1.0—
Dest-UnreachSocat1.7.1.1—
Dest-UnreachSocat2.0.0B1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-2799?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the nestlex function in nestlex.c in Socat 1.5.0.0 through 1.7.1.2 and 2.0.0-b1 through 2.0.0-b3, when bidirectional data relay is enabled, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via long command-line arguments.
How severe is CVE-2010-2799?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-2799 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2799?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST