CVE-2005-4837: Critical severity sourceforge net-snmp vulnerability
snmpapi.c in snmpd in Net-SNMP 5.2.x before 5.2.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.3, and 5.0.x before 5.0.10.2, when running in master agentx mode, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by causing a particular TCP disconnect, which triggers a free of an incorrect variable, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-2177.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-4837?
CVE-2005-4837 has a severity score that typically indicates a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4837?
To resolve CVE-2005-4837, upgrade to Net-SNMP version 5.2.2 or later.
Which versions of Net-SNMP are affected by CVE-2005-4837?
CVE-2005-4837 affects Net-SNMP versions 5.2.x before 5.2.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.3, and 5.0.x before 5.0.10.2.
Is CVE-2005-4837 a remote vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2005-4837 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability.
What kind of attack does CVE-2005-4837 facilitate?
CVE-2005-4837 facilitates denial of service attacks causing the application to crash.