CVE-2005-1246 Other in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via format string vulnerabilities in the snmppd logging function.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-1246?
CVE-2005-1246 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Apr 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in the snmppd_log function in snmppd_util.c for snmppd 0.4.5 and earlier may allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers that are not properly handled in a syslog call.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1246?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vladislav Bogdanov Snmppd.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1246?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1246 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2005-1246 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-1246 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5f75-7pgw-9wvc.