CVE-2007-5846
First published: Tue Nov 06 2007(Updated: )
The SNMP agent (snmp_agent.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.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CentOS Net-SNMP Agent Libraries | <=5.4.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=1712988&group_id=12694&atid=112694
- http://net-snmp.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/net-snmp/tags/Ext-5-4-1/net-snmp/agent/snmp_agent.c?view=log
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=528095&group_id=12694
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=198346
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-November/msg00613.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200711-31.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:225
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-1045.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_25_sr.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26378
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018918
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27558
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27689
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27685
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27733
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27740
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27965
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-564-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28413
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1483
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28825
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2008/000014.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29785
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3802
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1234/references
- http://osvdb.org/38904
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11258
- https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA43730
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490917/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5846?
To fix CVE-2007-5846, upgrade to Net-SNMP version 5.4.1 or later.
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.
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.
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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