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

medium Nessus Plugin ID 60607

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Synopsis

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

Description

A divide-by-zero flaw was discovered in the snmpd daemon. A remote attacker could issue a specially crafted GETBULK request that could crash the snmpd daemon. (CVE-2009-1887)

Note: An attacker must have read access to the SNMP server in order to exploit this flaw. In the default configuration, the community name 'public' grants read-only access. In production deployments, it is recommended to change this default community name.

After installing the update, the snmpd and snmptrapd daemons will be restarted automatically.

Solution

Update the affected packages.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 60607

File Name: sl_20090625_net_snmp_on_SL3_x.nasl

Version: 1.6

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: Medium

Base Score: 5

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

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: 6/25/2009

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2009-1887

CWE: 189

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