CVE-2007-5623: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Oct 23 2007(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the check_snmp function in Nagios Plugins (nagios-plugins) 1.4.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted snmpget replies.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/1.4.8 | <9 | 9 |
| HP Nagios Plugins | =1.4.10 |
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Reference Links
- http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=detail&atid=397597&aid=1815362&group_id=29880
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=348731
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=196308
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-November/msg00010.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200711-11.xml
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_25_sr.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26215
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27419
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27496
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27609
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27965
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1495
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28930
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:067
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3629
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-07/msg00011.html
- https://sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=detail&atid=397597&aid=1815362&group_id=29880
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5623?
CVE-2007-5623 has a high severity due to the potential for denial of service from stack-based buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5623?
To fix CVE-2007-5623, update the Nagios Plugins to a version later than 1.4.10 where the vulnerability is patched.
What software is affected by CVE-2007-5623?
CVE-2007-5623 affects Nagios Plugins version 1.4.10.
What can an attacker do exploiting CVE-2007-5623?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2007-5623 can cause a denial of service by manipulating crafted snmpget replies.
When was CVE-2007-5623 discovered?
CVE-2007-5623 was publicly disclosed in 2007.
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