Packages
- socat - multipurpose relay for bidirectional data transfer
Details
It was discovered that socat incorrectly handled the SOCKS5 proxy server
reply parser. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to execute
arbitrary code. (CVE-2026-56123)
It was discovered that socat incorrectly handled a sample script. A local
attacker could possibly use this issue to overwrite arbitrary files. This
issue only affected Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. (CVE-2024-54661)
It was discovered that socat incorrectly handled the SOCKS5 proxy server
reply parser. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to execute
arbitrary code. (CVE-2026-56123)
It was discovered that socat incorrectly handled a sample script. A local
attacker could possibly use this issue to overwrite arbitrary files. This
issue only affected Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. (CVE-2024-54661)
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.04 LTS resolute | socat – 1.8.1.1-1ubuntu0.1 | ||
| 24.04 LTS noble | socat – 1.8.0.0-4ubuntu0.1 | ||
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