Integer overflow in Net-Snmp

CVE-2015-5621

The snmp_pdu_parse function in snmp_api.c in net-snmp 5.7.2 and earlier does not remove the varBind variable in a netsnmp_variable_list item when parsing of the SNMP PDU fails, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet.

EPSS: 0.400 (98.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5621?
CVE-2015-5621 is a high-severity vulnerability in Net-Snmp, classified under CWE-19. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2015-08-19.
How severe is CVE-2015-5621?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2015-5621 known to be exploited?
2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.