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CVE-2007-5846

7.8 · HIGH

The SNMP agent (snmp_agent.c) in net-snmp before 5.4.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via a GETBULK request with a large max-repeaters value.

Published Nov 6, 2007net-snmpCWE-399EPSS 28.97%

Overview

CVE-2007-5846 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting net-snmp net-snmp. It was published on November 6, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The SNMP agent (snmp_agent.c) in net-snmp before 5.4.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via a GETBULK request with a large max-repeaters value.

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
net-snmpnet-snmp0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5846?

CVE-2007-5846 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting net-snmp net-snmp. It was published on November 6, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-5846?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, 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-2007-5846?

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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