Net-SNMP SNMPD.Conf Tokens Security Restriction Bypass Vulnerability

BID:21503

Info

Net-SNMP SNMPD.Conf Tokens Security Restriction Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 21503
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2006-6305
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Dec 08 2006 12:00AM
Updated: Dec 08 2006 12:00AM
Credit: Robert Story discovered this issue.
Vulnerable: Net-SNMP Net-SNMP 5.3
Not Vulnerable: Net-SNMP Net-SNMP 5.3.0.1

Discussion

Net-SNMP SNMPD.Conf Tokens Security Restriction Bypass Vulnerability

The net-snmp package is prone to a security restriction-bypass vulnerability. Successful exploits could allow an attacker to write files in unauthorized locations and potentially execute code.

Exploiting this vulnerability allows an attacker to obtain write access to read-only users or SNMP communities.

This issue is reported to affect version 5.3; other versions may also be vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

Net-SNMP SNMPD.Conf Tokens Security Restriction Bypass Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected]:[email protected].

Solution / Fix

Net-SNMP SNMPD.Conf Tokens Security Restriction Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has released version 5.3.0.1 to address this issue. Contact the vendor for details on obtaining and applying the appropriate updates.

Please see the referenced advisories for more information.


Net-SNMP Net-SNMP 5.3

References

Net-SNMP SNMPD.Conf Tokens Security Restriction Bypass Vulnerability

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