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CVE-2012-6151

MediumPublished

Net-SNMP 5.7.1 and earlier, when AgentX is registering to handle a MIB and processing GETNEXT requests, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service...

Published: Dec 13, 2013
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: redhat
Evidence observed: Sep 5, 2012

Primary CVSS

4.3/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

9.5%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 95.3%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Net-SNMP 5.7.1 and earlier, when AgentX is registering to handle a MIB and processing GETNEXT requests, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash or infinite loop, CPU consumption, and hang) by causing the AgentX subagent to timeout.

Sources

Net-SNMP - SNMPD AgentX Subagent Timeout Denial of ServiceExploit
Ken Farnen · linux · Sep 5, 2012

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