CVE-2010-2799:This is a vulnerability in Socat versions 1.5.0.0 through 1.7.1.2 and 2.0.0-b1 through 2.0.0-b3, which can lead to a stack-based buffer overflow when bidirectional data relay is enabled.

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The vulnerability is a 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, it allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via long command-line arguments. This vulnerability can potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, leading to unauthorized access or disruption of service.

Overview

The vulnerability is in the nestlex function in nestlex.c in Socat, a network utility that reads and writes data across network connections. The affected versions are 1.5.0.0 through 1.7.1.2 and 2.0.0-b1 through 2.0.0-b3. The issue arises when bidirectional data relay is enabled, allowing context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via long command-line arguments.

Remediation

Users of affected versions of Socat are advised to upgrade to the latest version. Patches for this vulnerability are available at http://www.dest-unreach.org/socat/download/socat-1.7.1.3.patch. It is also recommended to limit the exposure of the affected system to trusted networks until the patch has been applied.

References

  1. https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=620426
  2. http://www.dest-unreach.org/socat/download/socat-1.7.1.3.patch
  3. http://www.dest-unreach.org/socat/contrib/socat-secadv2.html
  4. http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=330785
  5. http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=591443
  6. http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2090
  7. https://github.com/msmania/poodim/commit/6340d5d2c81e55e61522c4b40a6cdd5c39738cc6

Industry ExposureMost to least
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  1. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  2. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  3. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  4. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  5. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  6. Construction
    Construction
  7. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  8. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  9. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  10. Information
    Information
  11. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  12. Mining
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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