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CVE-2010-2891

7.5 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in the smiGetNode function in lib/smi.c in libsmi 0.4.8 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via an Object Identifier (aka OID) represented as a numerical st…

Published Oct 28, 2010tu-braunschweigCWE-119EPSS 14.04%

Overview

CVE-2010-2891 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting tu-braunschweig libsmi. It was published on October 28, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in the smiGetNode function in lib/smi.c in libsmi 0.4.8 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via an Object Identifier (aka OID) represented as a numerical string containing many components separated by . (dot) characters.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from tu-braunschweig. Update libsmi 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

Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00003.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/41841Refsecunia.com/advisories/42877Refsecunia.com/advisories/42902Refsecunia.com/advisories/43068Refsecurity-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2010-2891Refwww.coresecurity.com/content/libsmi-smigetnode-buffer-overflowRefwww.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2145Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/15293

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2891?

CVE-2010-2891 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting tu-braunschweig libsmi. It was published on October 28, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-2891?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, 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-2010-2891?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from tu-braunschweig. Update libsmi 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-2010-2891?

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