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Net-snmp Perl Module "__snprint_value()" Buffer Overflow
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA30187
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Release Date:
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2008-05-14
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Last Update:
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2008-09-08
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Popularity:
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3,591 views
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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DoS
System access
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Where:
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From local network
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | Net-snmp 5.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2008-2292
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Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in Net-snmp, which potentially can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a vulnerable system.
The vulnerability is caused due to a boundary error within the "__snprint_value()" function in perl/SNMP/SNMP.xs. This can be exploited to cause a buffer overflow in an application using the Net-snmp Perl module by tricking the user into connecting to a malicious SNMP agent.
The vulnerability is reported in version 5.4.1. Other versions may also be affected.
Solution:
Update to version 5.4.2.
http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=12694&package_id=11571
Do not connect to untrusted SNMP agents.
Provided and/or discovered by:
Reported by John Kortink via a Net-snmp bug report.
Changelog:
2008-05-21: Added CVE reference.
2008-09-08: Updated "Solution" section.
Original Advisory:
http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index....74&group_id=12694&atid=112694
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