CVE-2012-2141: Low severity Net-SNMP Net-SNMP vulnerability

Published Apr 24, 2012
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Updated

Array index error in the handlensExtendOutput2Table function in agent/mibgroup/agent/extend.c in Net-SNMP 5.7.1 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and snmpd crash) via an SNMP GET request for an entry not in the extension table.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Net-SNMP Net-SNMP=5.7.1

Event History

Apr 24, 2012
Data Sourced
02:56 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 14, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2141?

CVE-2012-2141 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-2141?

To fix CVE-2012-2141, upgrade to a version of Net-SNMP later than 5.7.1 that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What type of attack can be executed using CVE-2012-2141?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2012-2141 to cause out-of-bounds reads and potentially crash the snmpd service.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2012-2141?

CVE-2012-2141 affects remote authenticated users of Net-SNMP version 5.7.1.

5

What component of Net-SNMP contains the vulnerability identified as CVE-2012-2141?

The vulnerability in CVE-2012-2141 is found in the handle_nsExtendOutput2Table function within the agent/mibgroup/agent/extend.c file.

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