CVE-2015-5621

net-snmp: snmp_pdu_parse() incompletely parsed varBinds left in list of variables

Published Aug 19, 2015 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 38.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
The snmp_pdu_parse function in snmp_api.c in net-snmp 5.7.2 and earlier does not remove the varBind variable in a netsnmp_variable_list item when parsing of the SNMP PDU fails, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4154-1 net-snmp security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2711-1 Net-SNMP vulnerabilities
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-190
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Dec 4, 2025, 5:20 PM
Reserved
Jul 22, 2015, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 19, 2015, 3:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:29 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Apr 13, 2015, 12:00 AM