CVE-2014-1452: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Jan 21 2014(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in lib/snmpagent.c in bsnmpd, as used in FreeBSD 8.3 through 10.0, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted GETBULK PDU request.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBSD Kernel | =8.3 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =8.4 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =9.0 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =9.1 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =9.1-p4 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =9.1-p5 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =9.2 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =9.2-prerelease | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =9.2-rc1 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =9.2-rc2 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =10.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/56496
- http://svnweb.freebsd.org/base?view=revision&revision=260636
- http://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-14:01.bsnmpd.asc
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64967
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029616
- http://svnweb.freebsd.org/base?view=revision&%3Brevision=260636
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-1452?
CVE-2014-1452 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1452?
To fix CVE-2014-1452, update the FreeBSD system to a version that has patched the bsnmpd service.
What versions of FreeBSD are affected by CVE-2014-1452?
CVE-2014-1452 affects FreeBSD versions 8.3 through 10.0.
What type of attack does CVE-2014-1452 facilitate?
CVE-2014-1452 facilitates remote denial of service attacks and possibly allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-1452 if I cannot update?
Disabling the bsnmpd service is a temporary workaround for CVE-2014-1452 if immediate updates are not feasible.
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- version/freebsd kernel/9.1-p5
- version/freebsd kernel/9.2
- version/freebsd kernel/9.2-prerelease
- version/freebsd kernel/9.2-rc1
- version/freebsd kernel/9.2-rc2
- version/freebsd kernel/10.0