ZABBIX SNMP IP addresses buffer overflow

zabbix-snmp-bo (32038) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

ZABBIX server is vulnerable to an unspecified buffer overflow related to the handling of SNMP IP addresses. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the affected server to crash.

Platforms Affected:

  • ZABBIX, ZABBIX Server 1.1.4 and prior

Remedy:

Upgrade to the latest version of ZABBIX (1.1.5 or later), available from the ZABBIX Web site. See References.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

  • ZABBIX Web site, ZABBIX 1.1.5 Release Notes at http://www.zabbix.com/rn1.1.5.php.
  • BID-22321: Zabbix Unspecified Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
  • CVE-2007-0640: Buffer overflow in ZABBIX before 1.1.5 has unknown impact and attack vectors related to SNMP IP addresses.
  • SA24020: ZABBIX SNMP Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
  • VUPEN/ADV-2007-0416: ZABBIX Simple Network Management Protocol Address Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Reported:

Jan 30, 2007

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