Scientific Linux Security Update : net-snmp on SL5.x, SL4.x, SL3.x i386/x86_64

high Nessus Plugin ID 60304

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Synopsis

The remote Scientific Linux host is missing one or more security updates.

Description

A flaw was discovered in the way net-snmp handled certain requests. A remote attacker who can connect to the snmpd UDP port (161 by default) could send a malicious packet causing snmpd to crash, resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2007-5846)

Solution

Update the affected packages.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 60304

File Name: sl_20071115_net_snmp_on_SL5_x.nasl

Version: 1.5

Type: local

Agent: unix

Family: Scientific Linux Local Security Checks

Published: 8/1/2012

Updated: 1/14/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 3.6

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.8

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: x-cpe:/o:fermilab:scientific_linux

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/RedHat/release, Host/RedHat/rpm-list, Host/cpu

Patch Publication Date: 11/15/2007

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2007-5846

CWE: 399

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