NULL Pointer Exception in Net-SNMP Affecting Multiple Versions
CVE-2022-44793

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Net-snmp

Status
Net-snmp
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 November 2022

What is CVE-2022-44793?

A vulnerability exists in Net-SNMP affecting versions 5.4.3 to 5.9.3 due to a NULL Pointer Exception in the handle_ipv6IpForwarding function. This flaw can be exploited by remote attackers sending specially crafted UDP packets, potentially leading to a crash of the SNMP agent and resulting in a Denial of Service condition.

References

https://github.com/net-snmp/net-snmp/issues/475
https://gist.github.com/menglong2234/d07a65b5028145c9f4e1...
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/01/msg0...
mailing-list

EPSS Score

53% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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