CVE-2008-4309: Input Validation
First published: Fri Oct 31 2008(Updated: )
Integer overflow in the netsnmp_create_subtree_cache function in agent/snmp_agent.c in net-snmp 5.4 before 5.4.2.1, 5.3 before 5.3.2.3, and 5.2 before 5.2.5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted SNMP GETBULK request, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, related to the number of responses or repeats.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/net-snmp | <0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 | 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 |
| redhat/net-snmp | <1:5.3.1-24.el5_2.2 | 1:5.3.1-24.el5_2.2 |
| CentOS Net-SNMP Agent Libraries | =5.2.5 | |
| CentOS Net-SNMP Agent Libraries | =5.3.2.2 | |
| CentOS Net-SNMP Agent Libraries | =5.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/31/1
- http://net-snmp.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/net-snmp/tags/Ext-5-2-5-1/net-snmp/agent/snmp_agent.c?r1=17271&r2=17272&pathrev=17272
- http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=882903
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32020
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1663
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32711
- http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0315
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32664
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33631
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200901-15.xml
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0001.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0971.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32560
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-467.htm
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33821
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32539
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021129
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33095
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33003
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-685-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33746
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-133A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1297
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3549
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/May/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35074
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-262908-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35679
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1771
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=125017764422557&w=2
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Dec/msg00001.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4298
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0301
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3400
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2973
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:225
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46262
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9860
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6353
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6171
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498280/100/0/threaded
- http://net-snmp.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/net-snmp?view=rev&revision=17272
- http://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/net-snmp-5.4.1-8.fc8
- http://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/net-snmp-5.4.1-19.fc9
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0971.html
- https://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/F8/FEDORA-2008-9362
- https://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/F9/FEDORA-2008-9367
- http://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/net-snmp-5.4.2.1-1.fc10
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=469349
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2008-4309 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-4309
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008:0971
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2008-4309
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4309?
CVE-2008-4309 is a high severity vulnerability that can lead to denial of service through a crafted SNMP GETBULK request.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4309?
To fix CVE-2008-4309, upgrade to net-snmp version 5.4.2.1 or later for affected systems.
Which versions of net-snmp are vulnerable to CVE-2008-4309?
Versions of net-snmp before 5.4.2.1, 5.3.2.3, and 5.2.5.1 are vulnerable to CVE-2008-4309.
What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2008-4309?
CVE-2008-4309 allows remote attackers to conduct a denial of service attack by triggering a heap-based buffer overflow.
Is there a specific software source affected by CVE-2008-4309?
Yes, the vulnerability affects the net-snmp package provided by Red Hat for specific versions.
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