CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-6976: Input Validation

First published: Tue Aug 18 2009(Updated: )

MikroTik RouterOS 3.x through 3.13 and 2.x through 2.9.51 allows remote attackers to modify Network Management System (NMS) settings via a crafted SNMP set request.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
MikroTik devices>=2.0<=2.9.51
MikroTik devices>=3.0<=3.13

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-6976?

    The severity of CVE-2008-6976 is considered high due to its potential impact on network management settings.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-6976?

    To fix CVE-2008-6976, upgrade MikroTik RouterOS to version 3.14 or later in the 3.x line or to a version higher than 2.9.51 in the 2.x line.

  • What types of devices are affected by CVE-2008-6976?

    CVE-2008-6976 affects MikroTik RouterOS versions 2.x up to 2.9.51 and 3.x up to 3.13.

  • What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2008-6976?

    CVE-2008-6976 can be exploited by remote attackers sending crafted SNMP set requests to modify NMS settings on affected devices.

  • Is there a known workaround for CVE-2008-6976?

    There is no official workaround for CVE-2008-6976; the only mitigation is to update to a non-vulnerable version.

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