CVE-2008-2292 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the __snprint_value function within Net-SNMP versions 5.1.4, 5.2.4, and 5.4.1, specifically as used in the SNMP.xs Perl module. This flaw allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service (crash) and potentially execute arbitrary code by supplying a large OCTETSTRING in an attribute value pair. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.8, indicating a medium severity, with a network attack vector and medium attack complexity. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog or currently active on hot lists, a Proof-of-Concept exploit is publicly available on ExploitDB. Despite this, there is no recorded community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
5.1.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:net-snmp:net-snmp:5.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.2.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:net-snmp:net-snmp:5.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.4.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:net-snmp:net-snmp:5.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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