Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in the snmppd_log function in snmppd_util.c for snmppd 0.4.5 and earlier may allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers that are not properly handled in a syslog call.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vladislav Bogdanov | Snmppd | 0.4 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2005-q2/0022.htmlExploitPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15120
- http://x82.inetcop.org/h0me/adv1sor1es/INCSA.2005-0x82-027-SNMPPD.txtExploitPatch
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2005-q2/0022.htmlExploitPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15120
- http://x82.inetcop.org/h0me/adv1sor1es/INCSA.2005-0x82-027-SNMPPD.txtExploitPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-1246?
CVE-2005-1246 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Format string vulnerability in the snmppd_log function in snmppd_util.c for snmppd 0.4.5 and earlier may allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via format string...
How severe is CVE-2005-1246?
CVE-2005-1246 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-1246?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vladislav Bogdanov Snmppd.