CVE-2008-1673

UnknownEPSS 7.09%

Last modified

CVE-2008-1673 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The asn1 implementation in (a) the Linux kernel 2.4 before 2.4.36.6 and 2.6 before 2.6.25.5, as used in the cifs and ip_nat_snmp_basic modules; and (b) the gxsnmp package; does not properly validate length values during decoding of ASN.1 BER data, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via (1) a length greater than the working buffer, which can lead to an unspecified overflow; (2) an oid length of zero, which can lead to an off-by-one error; or (3) an indefinite length for a primitive encoding.. EPSS estimates a 7.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The asn1 implementation in (a) the Linux kernel 2.4 before 2.4.36.6 and 2.6 before 2.6.25.5, as used in the cifs and ip_nat_snmp_basic modules; and (b) the gxsnmp package; does not properly validate length values during decoding of ASN.1 BER data, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via (1) a length greater than the working buffer, which can lead to an unspecified overflow; (2) an oid length of zero, which can lead to an off-by-one error; or (3) an indefinite length for a primitive encoding.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
7.09%

93.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
DebianDebian Linux4.0
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.0
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.2
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.3
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.4
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.5
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.6
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.7
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.8
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.9
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.10
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.11
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.12
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.13
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.14
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.15
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.16
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.17
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.18
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.19
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.20
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.21
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.22
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.23
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.23_ow2
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.24
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.24_ow1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.25
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.26
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.27
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.28
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.29
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.30
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.31
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.32
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.33
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.33.2
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.33.3
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.33.4
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.33.5
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.34
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.35
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.36
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.36.1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.36.2
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.36.3
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.36.4
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.36.5
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.0

Showing 50 of 173 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1673?
The asn1 implementation in (a) the Linux kernel 2.4 before 2.4.36.6 and 2.6 before 2.6.25.5, as used in the cifs and ip_nat_snmp_basic modules; and (b) the gxsnmp package; does not properly validate length values during decoding of ASN.1 BER data, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via (1) a length greater than the working buffer, which can lead to an unspecified overflow; (2) an oid length of zero, which can lead to an off-by-one error; or (3) an indefinite length for a primitive encoding.
How severe is CVE-2008-1673?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1673 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1673?
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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Source: NVD / NIST