PatchTheCVECVE-2013-10005: The RemoteAddr and LocalAddr methods on the returned net.Conn may call themselves, leading to an infinite loop
CVE-2013-10005 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting socks5. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The RemoteAddr and LocalAddr methods on the returned net.Conn may call themselves, leading to an infinite loop which will crash the program due to a stack overflow.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.8% (top 42%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-835 |
| Published | 2022-12-27 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2013-10005?
socks5: upgrade to 2013-08-07. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2013-10005 being exploited?
CVE-2013-10005 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2013-10005 affect?
CVE-2013-10005 affects socks5. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The RemoteAddr and LocalAddr methods on the returned net.Conn may call themselves, leading to an infinite loop which will crash the program due to a stack overflow.
How urgent is CVE-2013-10005?
Priority 46/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action