CVE-2008-0378 json
Stack-based buffer overflow in SocksCap 2.40-051231 and earlier, when "Resolve all names remotely" is enabled, allows remote attackers to c…
published 2008-01-22 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-0388
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.5%
- EPSS 2.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 84%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Exploit prediction
2.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 84% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/3560
third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/486632/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/39781
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/27357
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-0378
- NVD CVE-2008-0378
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