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CVE-2006-0250

6.4 · MEDIUM

Format string vulnerability in the snmp_input function in snmptrapd in CMU SNMP utilities (cmu-snmp) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending crafted SNMP messages to UDP port 162.

Published Jan 18, 2006carnegie_mellon_universityEPSS 3.05%

Overview

CVE-2006-0250 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting carnegie_mellon_university snmptrapd. It was published on January 18, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Format string vulnerability in the snmp_input function in snmptrapd in CMU SNMP utilities (cmu-snmp) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending crafted SNMP messages to UDP port 162.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from carnegie_mellon_university. Update snmptrapd 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

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/18525Refwww.digitalarmaments.com/2006040164883273.htmlRefwww.osvdb.org/22493Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/422086/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/16267Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0234Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24178Refsecunia.com/advisories/18525Refwww.digitalarmaments.com/2006040164883273.htmlRefwww.osvdb.org/22493

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0250?

CVE-2006-0250 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting carnegie_mellon_university snmptrapd. It was published on January 18, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2006-0250?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-0250?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from carnegie_mellon_university. Update snmptrapd 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-0250?

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