SB2018032814 - Debian update for net-snmp
Published: March 28, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018032814
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
2
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.
1) Remote code execution (CVE-ID: CVE-2015-5621)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition or execute arbitrary code on the target system.The weakness exists due to the snmp_pdu_parse function in snmp_api.c does not remove the varBind variable in a netsnmp_variable_list item when parsing of the SNMP PDU fails. A remote attacker can supply specially crafted input and cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
2) Remote code execution (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1000116)
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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.