=========================================================================Ubuntu Security Notice USN-3792-3
October 22, 2018
net-snmp vulnerability
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A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives:
- Ubuntu 18.10
Summary:
Net-SNMP could be made to crash if it received specially crafted network
traffic.
Software Description:
- net-snmp: SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) server and applications
Details:
USN-3792-1 fixed a vulnerability in Net-SNMP. This update provides the
corresponding update for Ubuntu 18.10.
Original advisory details:
It was discovered that Net-SNMP incorrectly handled certain certain crafted
packets. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause Net-SNMP
to crash, resulting in a denial of service.
Update instructions:
The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following
package versions:
Ubuntu 18.10:
libsnmp30 5.7.3+dfsg-1.8ubuntu3.18.10.1
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
References:
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3792-3
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3792-1
CVE-2018-18065
Package Information:
https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/net-snmp/5.7.3+dfsg-1.8ubuntu3.18.10.1
