Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the __snprint_value function in snmp_get in Net-SNMP 5.1.4, 5.2.4, and 5.4.1, as used in SNMP.xs for Perl, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large OCTETSTRING in an attribute value pair (AVP).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Net-Snmp | Net-Snmp | 5.1.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-08/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30187Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30615
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30647
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31155
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31334
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31351
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31467
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31568
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32664
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33003
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200808-02.xml
- http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=1826174&group_id=12694&
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-239785-1
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-282.htm
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2292?
CVE-2008-2292 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in the __snprint_value function in snmp_get in Net-SNMP 5.1.4, 5.2.4, and 5.4.1, as used in SNMP.xs for Perl, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly ...
How severe is CVE-2008-2292?
CVE-2008-2292 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2292?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Net-Snmp Net-Snmp.