Remote code execution in NET-SNMP



| Updated: 2018-03-15
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-1000116
CWE-ID CWE-229
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Net-snmp
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor net-snmp.sourceforge.net

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Remote code execution

EUVDB-ID: #VU11081

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1000116

CWE-ID: CWE-229 - Improper Handling of Values

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to insufficient handling of UDP packets. A remote attacker can submit a specially crafted UDP packet and execute arbitrary code.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Net-snmp: 5.7.2

CPE2.3 External links

https://sourceforge.net/p/net-snmp/bugs/2821/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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