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CVE-2005-2811

First published: Wed Sep 07 2005(Updated: )

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Net-SNMP 5.2.1.2 and earlier, on Gentoo Linux, installs certain Perl modules with an insecure DT_RPATH, which could allow local users to gain privileges.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CentOS Net-SNMP Agent Libraries=5.0.6
CentOS Net-SNMP Agent Libraries=5.0.9
CentOS Net-SNMP Agent Libraries=5.0
CentOS Net-SNMP Agent Libraries<=5.2.1.2_r1
CentOS Net-SNMP Agent Libraries=5.0.4_pre2
CentOS Net-SNMP Agent Libraries=5.0.7
CentOS Net-SNMP Agent Libraries=5.2.1
CentOS Net-SNMP Agent Libraries=5.0.2
CentOS Net-SNMP Agent Libraries=5.2
CentOS Net-SNMP Agent Libraries=5.0.1
CentOS Net-SNMP Agent Libraries=5.1.3
CentOS Net-SNMP Agent Libraries=5.0.3
CentOS Net-SNMP Agent Libraries=5.1.2
CentOS Net-SNMP Agent Libraries=5.0.5
CentOS Net-SNMP Agent Libraries=5.0.10
CentOS Net-SNMP Agent Libraries=5.0.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-2811?

    CVE-2005-2811 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-2811?

    To fix CVE-2005-2811, upgrade Net-SNMP to version 5.2.1.3 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2005-2811?

    CVE-2005-2811 affects users of Net-SNMP 5.2.1.2 and earlier on Gentoo Linux.

  • What kind of attack does CVE-2005-2811 allow?

    CVE-2005-2811 allows local users to gain elevated privileges through an untrusted search path.

  • What systems are impacted by CVE-2005-2811?

    CVE-2005-2811 impacts systems running vulnerable versions of Net-SNMP, specifically on Gentoo Linux.

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