#VU11081 Remote code execution in Net-snmp - CVE-2018-1000116

Vulnerability identifier: #VU11081

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Net-snmp
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor: net-snmp.sourceforge.net

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

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

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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