CVE-2005-2177
UnknownEPSS 3.93%
Last modified
CVE-2005-2177 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Net-SNMP 5.0.x before 5.0.10.2, 5.2.x before 5.2.1.2, and 5.1.3, when net-snmp is using stream sockets such as TCP, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon hang and CPU consumption) via a TCP packet of length 1, which triggers an infinite loop.. EPSS estimates a 3.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Net-SNMP 5.0.x before 5.0.10.2, 5.2.x before 5.2.1.2, and 5.1.3, when net-snmp is using stream sockets such as TCP, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon hang and CPU consumption) via a TCP packet of length 1, which triggers an infinite loop.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Net-Snmp | Net-Snmp | 5.0 |
| Net-Snmp | Net-Snmp | 5.0.1 |
| Net-Snmp | Net-Snmp | 5.0.2 |
| Net-Snmp | Net-Snmp | 5.0.3 |
| Net-Snmp | Net-Snmp | 5.0.4_pre2 |
| Net-Snmp | Net-Snmp | 5.0.5 |
| Net-Snmp | Net-Snmp | 5.0.6 |
| Net-Snmp | Net-Snmp | 5.0.7 |
| Net-Snmp | Net-Snmp | 5.0.8 |
| Net-Snmp | Net-Snmp | 5.0.9 |
| Net-Snmp | Net-Snmp | 5.0.10 |
| Net-Snmp | Net-Snmp | 5.1.3 |
| Net-Snmp | Net-Snmp | 5.2 |
| Net-Snmp | Net-Snmp | 5.2.1 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15930Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16999Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17007Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17135Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17217Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17282Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17343Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18635Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22875Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23058Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25373Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25432Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25787Vendor Advisory
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2005/0034/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4502Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4677Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1883Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15930Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16999Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17007Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17135Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17217Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17282Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17343Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18635Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22875Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23058Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25373Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25432Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25787Vendor Advisory
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2005/0034/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4502Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4677Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1883Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2005-2177?
Net-SNMP 5.0.x before 5.0.10.2, 5.2.x before 5.2.1.2, and 5.1.3, when net-snmp is using stream sockets such as TCP, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon hang and CPU consumption) via a TCP packet of length 1, which triggers an infinite loop.
How severe is CVE-2005-2177?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2177 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2177?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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