CVE-2010-2799 describes a stack-based buffer overflow in the nestlex function of Socat versions 1.5.0.0 through 1.7.1.2 and 2.0.0-b1 through 2.0.0-b3, specifically when bidirectional data relay is enabled. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated, remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing excessively long command-line arguments. While rated with a CVSS score of 6.8 (medium severity) due to its network attack vector and partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.5.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:dest-unreach:socat:1.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.6.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:dest-unreach:socat:1.6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.6.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:dest-unreach:socat:1.6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.7.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:dest-unreach:socat:1.7.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.7.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:dest-unreach:socat:1.7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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