CVE-2008-2292: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sun May 18 2008(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the __snprint_value function in snmp_get in Net-SNMP 5.1.4, 5.2.4, and 5.4.1, as used in SNMP.xs for Perl, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large OCTETSTRING in an attribute value pair (AVP).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CentOS Net-SNMP Agent Libraries | =5.1.4 | |
| CentOS Net-SNMP Agent Libraries | =5.2.4 | |
| CentOS Net-SNMP Agent Libraries | =5.4.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=1826174&group_id=12694&atid=112694
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29212
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30187
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-June/msg00459.html
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0013.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31334
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30647
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-08/msg00000.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-June/msg00363.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31155
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31351
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200808-02.xml
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-239785-1
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:118
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31467
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-June/msg00380.html
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-282.htm
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31568
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1663
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30615
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0529.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32664
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-685-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33003
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2361
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2141/references
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1528/references
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020527
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42430
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11261
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2292?
CVE-2008-2292 has a moderate severity rating as it allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and potentially execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2292?
To fix CVE-2008-2292, upgrade to a patched version of Net-SNMP beyond 5.4.1.
What versions of Net-SNMP are affected by CVE-2008-2292?
CVE-2008-2292 affects Net-SNMP versions 5.1.4, 5.2.4, and 5.4.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-2292?
CVE-2008-2292 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the __snprint_value function.
Can CVE-2008-2292 lead to code execution?
Yes, CVE-2008-2292 can potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
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