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CVE-2008-6123

The netsnmp_udp_fmtaddr function (snmplib/snmpUDPDomain.c) in net-snmp 5.0.9 through 5.4.2.1, when using TCP wrappers for client authorization, does not proper…

Impact

The netsnmp_udp_fmtaddr function (snmplib/snmpUDPDomain.c) in net-snmp 5.0.9 through 5.4.2.1, when using TCP wrappers for client authorization, does not properly parse hosts.allow rules, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and execute SNMP queries, related to "source/destination IP address confusion."

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
Net-SnmpNet-Snmp
from 5.0.9 through 5.4.2.1
OpensuseOpensuse
Versions 10.3-11.1, 11.2
SuseLinux Enterprise
Version 9-11
RedhatEnterprise Linux
Version 3.0

Weakness classification

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