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CVE-2002-1170

First published: Fri Oct 11 2002(Updated: )

The handle_var_requests function in snmp_agent.c for the SNMP daemon in the Net-SNMP (formerly ucd-snmp) package 5.0.1 through 5.0.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a NULL dereference.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CentOS Net-SNMP Agent Libraries=5.0.4_pre2
CentOS Net-SNMP Agent Libraries=5.0.1
CentOS Net-SNMP Agent Libraries=5.0.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-1170?

    CVE-2002-1170 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-1170?

    You can fix CVE-2002-1170 by upgrading to a version of Net-SNMP that is later than 5.0.5.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2002-1170 enable?

    CVE-2002-1170 enables remote attackers to cause a denial of service through a NULL dereference.

  • Which versions of Net-SNMP are affected by CVE-2002-1170?

    Net-SNMP versions 5.0.1 through 5.0.5 are affected by CVE-2002-1170.

  • What component is compromised in CVE-2002-1170?

    The vulnerability is found in the handle_var_requests function of snmp_agent.c within the Net-SNMP package.

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