CVE-2018-18065: Null Pointer Dereference
setkey in agent/helpers/tablecontainer.c in Net-SNMP before 5.8 has a NULL Pointer Exception bug that can be used by an authenticated attacker to remotely cause the instance to crash via a crafted UDP packet, resulting in Denial of Service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-18065?
CVE-2018-18065 is a vulnerability in Net-SNMP that allows an authenticated attacker to remotely crash an instance via a crafted UDP packet, resulting in denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2018-18065?
CVE-2018-18065 has a severity score of 6.5, which is considered medium.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-18065?
Net-SNMP versions before 5.8 are affected by CVE-2018-18065.
How can I fix CVE-2018-18065?
To fix CVE-2018-18065, update Net-SNMP to version 5.8 or higher.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-18065?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-18065 at the following references: [Link 1](https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-18065), [Link 2](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-18065), [Link 3](https://sourceforge.net/p/net-snmp/code/ci/7ffb8e25a0db851953155de91f0170e9bf8c457d/)