REDHAT-BUG-1125155: Medium severity Net-SNMP snmptrapd vulnerability
A remote denial-of-service flaw was found in the way snmptrapd handled certain SNMP traps when started with the "-OQ" option. If an attacker sent an SNMP trap containing a variable with a NULL type where an integer variable type was expected, it would cause snmptrapd to crash.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1125155?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1125155 is considered critical due to the potential for remote denial-of-service.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1125155?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1125155, it is recommended to update Net-SNMP snmptrapd to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What impact does REDHAT-BUG-1125155 have on systems?
REDHAT-BUG-1125155 can cause the snmptrapd service to crash, resulting in a denial-of-service condition.
Which software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1125155?
The affected software for REDHAT-BUG-1125155 is Net-SNMP snmptrapd.
Who can exploit REDHAT-BUG-1125155?
Any unauthorized attacker with the ability to send SNMP traps can exploit REDHAT-BUG-1125155, leading to potential service interruption.