CVE-2020-15861: High severity Net-SNMP Net-SNMP vulnerability
Last updated 25 August 2025
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Net-SNMP through 5.7.3 allows Escalation of Privileges because of UNIX symbolic link (symlink) following.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-15861?
CVE-2020-15861 is a vulnerability in Net-SNMP through 5.7.3 that allows Escalation of Privileges due to UNIX symbolic link (symlink) following.
How severe is CVE-2020-15861?
CVE-2020-15861 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-15861?
The following software versions are affected: 5.7.3+dfsg-1.8ubuntu3.5, 5.8+dfsg-2ubuntu2.3, 5.7.2~dfsg-8.1ubuntu3.3+, 5.8+dfsg-5, 5.7.3+dfsg-1ubuntu4.5, 5.7.3+dfsg-5+deb10u2, 5.7.3+dfsg-5+deb10u4, 5.9+dfsg-4+deb11u1, 5.9.3+dfsg-2, 5.9.4+dfsg-1.
How can I fix CVE-2020-15861?
To fix CVE-2020-15861, update Net-SNMP to a version that includes the patch or vulnerability fix: 5.7.3+dfsg-1.8ubuntu3.5, 5.8+dfsg-2ubuntu2.3, 5.7.2~dfsg-8.1ubuntu3.3+, 5.8+dfsg-5, 5.7.3+dfsg-1ubuntu4.5, 5.7.3+dfsg-5+deb10u2, 5.7.3+dfsg-5+deb10u4, 5.9+dfsg-4+deb11u1, 5.9.3+dfsg-2, or 5.9.4+dfsg-1.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-15861?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-15861 at the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].