#VU11081 Remote code execution in Net-snmp - CVE-2018-1000116
Published: March 14, 2018 / Updated: March 15, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU11081
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Net-snmp
Net-snmp
Software vendor:
net-snmp.sourceforge.net
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.
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.