CVE-2007-5846: High severity Net-SNMP Net-SNMP vulnerability

Published Nov 6, 2007
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Updated

The SNMP agent (snmpagent.c) in net-snmp before 5.4.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via a GETBULK request with a large max-repeaters value.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Net-SNMP Net-SNMP<=5.4.1

Event History

Nov 6, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5846?

CVE-2007-5846 has a severity that can lead to denial of service due to excessive CPU and memory consumption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-5846?

To fix CVE-2007-5846, upgrade to Net-SNMP version 5.4.1 or later.

3

What attack vector is associated with CVE-2007-5846?

CVE-2007-5846 can be exploited via a remote attack using a GETBULK request with a large max-repeaters value.

4

Which versions of Net-SNMP are affected by CVE-2007-5846?

Net-SNMP versions prior to 5.4.1 are affected by CVE-2007-5846.

5

What impact can CVE-2007-5846 have on systems?

CVE-2007-5846 can result in denial of service, causing systems to consume excessive CPU and memory resources.

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