CVE-2008-4309
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CVE-2008-4309 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Integer overflow in the netsnmp_create_subtree_cache function in agent/snmp_agent.c in net-snmp 5.4 before 5.4.2.1, 5.3 before 5.3.2.3, and 5.2 before 5.2.5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted SNMP GETBULK request, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, related to the number of responses or repeats.. EPSS estimates a 4.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Integer overflow in the netsnmp_create_subtree_cache function in agent/snmp_agent.c in net-snmp 5.4 before 5.4.2.1, 5.3 before 5.3.2.3, and 5.2 before 5.2.5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted SNMP GETBULK request, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, related to the number of responses or repeats.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Net-Snmp | Net-Snmp | 5.2.5 |
| Net-Snmp | Net-Snmp | 5.3.2.2 |
| Net-Snmp | Net-Snmp | 5.4 |
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-133A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-133A.htmlUS Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
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