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.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.3
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade socat | Jul 30, 2024 | Sep 14, 2010 |
| F5 Big Ip | — | Update F5 BIG-IP to the latest version | Jun 17, 2026 | May 29, 2015 |
| Suse | — | Upgrade socat | Dec 12, 2013 | Sep 14, 2010 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade socat | Nov 19, 2024 | Sep 14, 2010 |
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