HP OpenView EMANATE SNMP Agent predictable default SNMP community string
| hp-emanate-default-snmp (9814) |  High Risk |
Description:
HP OpenView EMANATE (Enhanced MANagement Agent Through Extensions) SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) Agent uses a predictable default SNMP community string. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized SNMP access and possibly crash the affected device.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in Hewlett-Packard Company Security Bulletin HPSBUX0208-208. See References.
References:
- Hewlett-Packard IT Resource Center Forums: Security vulnerability in the Emanate SNMP agent version 14.2 supplied with NNM.
- BID-5428: HP EMANATE 14.2 Predictable SNMP Community String Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-1408: Unknown vulnerability or vulnerabilities in HP OpenView EMANATE 14.2 snmpModules allow the SNMP read-write community name to be exposed, related to (1) read-only community access
Platforms Affected:
- HP OpenView Emanate SNMP Agent 14.2
Reported:
Aug 08, 2002
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