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CVE-2005-4837

10.0 · HIGH

snmp_api.c in snmpd in Net-SNMP 5.2.x before 5.2.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.3, and 5.0.x before 5.0.10.2, when running in master agentx mode, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) b…

Published Dec 31, 2005net-snmpCWE-16EPSS 9.74%

Overview

CVE-2005-4837 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting net-snmp net-snmp. It was published on December 31, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

snmp_api.c in snmpd in Net-SNMP 5.2.x before 5.2.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.3, and 5.0.x before 5.0.10.2, when running in master agentx mode, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by causing a particular TCP disconnect, which triggers a free of an incorrect variable, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-2177.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from net-snmp. Update net-snmp to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
sourceforgenet-snmp0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4837?

CVE-2005-4837 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting net-snmp net-snmp. It was published on December 31, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2005-4837?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-4837?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from net-snmp. Update net-snmp to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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