Buffer Overflow Affecting net-snmp-utils package, versions <1:5.9.1-13.0.1.el9_4.3


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on Oracle Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.37% (58th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ORACLE9-NETSNMPUTILS-8102749
  • published27 Sept 2024
  • disclosed16 Apr 2024

Introduced: 16 Apr 2024

CVE-2022-24805  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-120  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:9 net-snmp-utils to version 1:5.9.1-13.0.1.el9_4.3 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2024-7260.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream net-snmp-utils package and not the net-snmp-utils package as distributed by Oracle. See How to fix? for Oracle:9 relevant fixed versions and status.

net-snmp provides various tools relating to the Simple Network Management Protocol. Prior to version 5.9.2, a buffer overflow in the handling of the INDEX of NET-SNMP-VACM-MIB can cause an out-of-bounds memory access. A user with read-only credentials can exploit the issue. Version 5.9.2 contains a patch. Users should use strong SNMPv3 credentials and avoid sharing the credentials. Those who must use SNMPv1 or SNMPv2c should use a complex community string and enhance the protection by restricting access to a given IP address range.

CVSS Base Scores

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