CVE-2009-1887: Divide by Zero
First published: Fri Jun 19 2009(Updated: )
agent/snmp_agent.c in snmpd in net-snmp 5.0.9 in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a crafted SNMP GETBULK request that triggers a divide-by-zero error. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2008-4309.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CentOS Net-SNMP Agent Libraries | =5.0.9 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =3.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=506903
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1124.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:156
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9716
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8426
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2008-4309
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=469349
- http://net-snmp.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/net-snmp/trunk/net-snmp/agent/snmp_agent.c?r1=9583&r2=9695
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1124.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-1887?
CVE-2009-1887 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1887?
To fix CVE-2009-1887, update the net-snmp package to a version that has patched this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2009-1887?
CVE-2009-1887 affects net-snmp version 5.0.9 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.
What type of attack does CVE-2009-1887 exploit?
CVE-2009-1887 can be exploited via a crafted SNMP GETBULK request that leads to a daemon crash.
Is there an available workaround for CVE-2009-1887?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2009-1887; patching the software is the recommended solution.
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