CVE-2022-44792: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Nov 7, 2022
·
Updated

handleipDefaultTTL in agent/mibgroup/ip-mib/ipscalars.c in Net-SNMP 5.8 through 5.9.3 has a NULL Pointer Exception bug that can be used by a remote attacker (who has write access) to cause the instance to crash via a crafted UDP packet, resulting in Denial of Service.

Affected Software

18 affected components
Net-SNMP Net-SNMP>=5.8<=5.9.3
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
NetApp H300s Firmware
NetApp H300s
NetApp H500s Firmware
NetApp H500s
NetApp H700s Firmware
NetApp H700s
NetApp H410s Firmware
NetApp H410s
All of the following
NetApp H300s Firmware
NetApp H300s
All of the following
NetApp H500s Firmware
NetApp H500s
All of the following
NetApp H700s Firmware
NetApp H700s
All of the following
NetApp H410s Firmware
NetApp H410s

Event History

Nov 7, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-44792?

CVE-2022-44792 is a vulnerability in the Net-SNMP software that allows a remote attacker to crash the instance via a crafted UDP packet, resulting in a Denial of Service.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-44792?

CVE-2022-44792 has a severity value of 6.5, which is considered medium.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-44792?

Net-SNMP versions 5.8 through 5.9.3 are affected by CVE-2022-44792.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-44792?

There is currently no official fix for CVE-2022-44792. It is recommended to update to a version of Net-SNMP that is not affected by this vulnerability, when one becomes available.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-44792?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-44792 at the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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