A remote format string vulnerability exists in CMU SNMP's. The snmptrapd daemon fails to correctly validate user-supplied input which is passed to the snmp_inpt() function. With a specially crafted request including format strings, an attacker can cause arbitrary code execution, resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access,
Local / Remote,
Context Dependent
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Solution
Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.
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