SB2020070237 - Ubuntu update for net-snmp



SB2020070237 - Ubuntu update for net-snmp

Published: July 2, 2020 Updated: April 23, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2020070237
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Double Free (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-20892)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing an SNMPv3 GetBulk request in usm_free_usmStateReference in snmplib/snmpusm.c in net-snmp. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger double free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.