CVE-2008-4309
Integer overflow in the netsnmp_create_subtree_cache function in agent/snmp_agent.c in net-snmp 5...
CVE-2008-4309 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.0) in Net-snmp, published October 31, 2008. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 5.06%, the 92nd percentile. Fixed in net-snmp 5.4.1~dfsg-11.
- Severity
- 5.0 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 5.06%EPSS, 92nd percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
5.4.1~dfsg-11net-snmp +66 more
Description
Integer overflow in the netsnmp_create_subtree_cache function in agent/snmp_agent.c in net-snmp 5.4 before 5.4.2.1, 5.3 before 5.3.2.3, and 5.2 before 5.2.5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted SNMP GETBULK request, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, related to the number of responses or repeats.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
net-snmpDebian:12 | before 5.4.1~dfsg-11 | 5.4.1~dfsg-11 |
net-snmpDebian:13 | before 5.4.1~dfsg-11 | 5.4.1~dfsg-11 |
net-snmpDebian:14 | before 5.4.1~dfsg-11 | 5.4.1~dfsg-11 |
net-snmpDebian:4.0 From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 5.2.3-7etch4, plus listed versions 5.2.3-75.2.3-7etch15.2.3-7etch25.2.3-7etch3 | 5.2.3-7etch4 |
net-snmpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as | before 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 | 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 |
net-snmp-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as | before 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 | 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 |
net-snmp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as | before 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 | 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 |
net-snmp-libsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as | before 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 | 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 |
net-snmp-perlRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as | before 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 | 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 |
net-snmp-utilsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as | before 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 | 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 |
Show 57 moreShow less
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
net-snmpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop | before 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 | 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 |
net-snmp-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop | before 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 | 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 |
net-snmp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop | before 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 | 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 |
net-snmp-libsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop | before 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 | 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 |
net-snmp-perlRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop | before 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 | 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 |
net-snmp-utilsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop | before 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 | 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 |
net-snmpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es | before 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 | 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 |
net-snmp-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es | before 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 | 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 |
net-snmp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es | before 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 | 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 |
net-snmp-libsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es | before 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 | 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 |
net-snmp-perlRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es | before 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 | 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 |
net-snmp-utilsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es | before 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 | 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 |
net-snmpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws | before 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 | 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 |
net-snmp-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws | before 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 | 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 |
net-snmp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws | before 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 | 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 |
net-snmp-libsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws | before 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 | 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 |
net-snmp-perlRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws | before 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 | 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 |
net-snmp-utilsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws | before 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 | 0:5.0.9-2.30E.25 |
net-snmpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as | before 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 | 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 |
net-snmp-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as | before 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 | 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 |
net-snmp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as | before 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 | 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 |
net-snmp-libsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as | before 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 | 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 |
net-snmp-perlRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as | before 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 | 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 |
net-snmp-utilsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as | before 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 | 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 |
net-snmpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop | before 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 | 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 |
net-snmp-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop | before 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 | 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 |
net-snmp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop | before 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 | 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 |
net-snmp-libsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop | before 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 | 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 |
net-snmp-perlRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop | before 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 | 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 |
net-snmp-utilsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop | before 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 | 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 |
net-snmpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es | before 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 | 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 |
net-snmp-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es | before 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 | 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 |
net-snmp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es | before 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 | 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 |
net-snmp-libsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es | before 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 | 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 |
net-snmp-perlRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es | before 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 | 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 |
net-snmp-utilsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es | before 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 | 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 |
net-snmpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws | before 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 | 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 |
net-snmp-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws | before 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 | 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 |
net-snmp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws | before 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 | 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 |
net-snmp-libsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws | before 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 | 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 |
net-snmp-perlRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws | before 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 | 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 |
net-snmp-utilsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws | before 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 | 0:5.1.2-13.el4_7.2 |
net-snmpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client_workstation | before 1:5.3.1-24.el5_2.2 | 1:5.3.1-24.el5_2.2 |
net-snmp-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client_workstation | before 1:5.3.1-24.el5_2.2 | 1:5.3.1-24.el5_2.2 |
net-snmp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client_workstation | before 1:5.3.1-24.el5_2.2 | 1:5.3.1-24.el5_2.2 |
net-snmpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client | before 1:5.3.1-24.el5_2.2 | 1:5.3.1-24.el5_2.2 |
net-snmp-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client | before 1:5.3.1-24.el5_2.2 | 1:5.3.1-24.el5_2.2 |
net-snmp-libsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client | before 1:5.3.1-24.el5_2.2 | 1:5.3.1-24.el5_2.2 |
net-snmp-perlRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client | before 1:5.3.1-24.el5_2.2 | 1:5.3.1-24.el5_2.2 |
net-snmp-utilsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client | before 1:5.3.1-24.el5_2.2 | 1:5.3.1-24.el5_2.2 |
net-snmpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server | before 1:5.3.1-24.el5_2.2 | 1:5.3.1-24.el5_2.2 |
net-snmp-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server | before 1:5.3.1-24.el5_2.2 | 1:5.3.1-24.el5_2.2 |
net-snmp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server | before 1:5.3.1-24.el5_2.2 | 1:5.3.1-24.el5_2.2 |
net-snmp-libsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server | before 1:5.3.1-24.el5_2.2 | 1:5.3.1-24.el5_2.2 |
net-snmp-perlRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server | before 1:5.3.1-24.el5_2.2 | 1:5.3.1-24.el5_2.2 |
net-snmp-utilsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server | before 1:5.3.1-24.el5_2.2 | 1:5.3.1-24.el5_2.2 |
net-snmpopenSUSE:Tumbleweed From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 5.9-3.2 | 5.9-3.2 |
What each source reports
CVE List
Integer overflow in the netsnmp_create_subtree_cache function in agent/snmp_agent.c in net-snmp 5.4 before 5.4.2.1, 5.3 before 5.3.2.3, and 5.2 before 5.2.5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted SNMP GETBULK request, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, related to the number of responses or repeats.
- Record
CVE-2008-4309- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-190
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2008-4291
Integer overflow in the netsnmp_create_subtree_cache function in agent/snmp_agent.c in net-snmp 5.4 before 5.4.2.1, 5.3 before 5.3.2.3, and 5.2 before 5.2.5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted SNMP GETBULK request, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, related to the number of responses or repeats.
- Record
EUVD-2008-4291- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-c4mx-98gv-gxm8
Integer overflow in the netsnmp_create_subtree_cache function in agent/snmp_agent.c in net-snmp 5...
Integer overflow in the netsnmp_create_subtree_cache function in agent/snmp_agent.c in net-snmp 5.4 before 5.4.2.1, 5.3 before 5.3.2.3, and 5.2 before 5.2.5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted SNMP GETBULK request, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, related to the number of responses or repeats.
- Record
GHSA-c4mx-98gv-gxm8- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-20, CWE-190
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
NVD
Integer overflow in the netsnmp_create_subtree_cache function in agent/snmp_agent.c in net-snmp 5.4 before 5.4.2.1, 5.3 before 5.3.2.3, and 5.2 before 5.2.5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted SNMP GETBULK request, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, related to the number of responses or repeats.
- Record
CVE-2008-4309- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - CVSS 2.0
- 5.0 Medium
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P - Weakness
- CWE-20, CWE-190
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVBELL-CVE-2008-4309
CVE-2008-4309 does not affect BellSoft software
- Record
BELL-CVE-2008-4309- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - CVSS 2.0
- 5.0 Medium
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2008-4309
Integer overflow in the netsnmp_create_subtree_cache function in agent/snmp_agent.c in net-snmp 5.4 before 5.4.2.1, 5.3 before 5.3.2.3, and 5.2 before 5.2.5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted SNMP GETBULK request, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, related to the number of responses or repeats.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2008-4309- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVNo score
Integer overflow in the netsnmp_create_subtree_cache function in agent/snmp_agent.c in net-snmp 5.4 before 5.4.2.1, 5.3 before 5.3.2.3, and 5.2 before 5.2.5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted SNMP GETBULK request, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, related to the number of responses or repeats.
- Record
CVE-2008-4309- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVopenSUSE-SU-2024:11082-1No score
libsnmp30-32bit-5.9-3.2 on GA media
These are all security issues fixed in the libsnmp30-32bit-5.9-3.2 package on the GA media of openSUSE Tumbleweed.
- Record
openSUSE-SU-2024:11082-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, facts | ||
| first indexed | CVE List, EUVD, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
secunia.com/advisories/33631
support.apple.com/kb/HT3549
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00000.html
vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0001.html
Show 48 moreShow less
vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0301
redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0971.html
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9860
lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/May/msg00002.html
sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-262908-1
debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1663
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46262
net-snmp.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/net-snmp/tags/Ext-5-2-5-1/net-snmp/agent/snmp_agent.c?r1=17271&r2=17272&pathrev=17272
openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/31/1
us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-133A.html
sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=882903
securitytracker.com/id?1021129
wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0315
support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-467.htm
securityfocus.com/bid/32020
security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200901-15.xml
marc.info?l=bugtraq&m=125017764422557&w=2
ubuntu.com/usn/usn-685-1
mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:225
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-4309
access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008:0971
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=469349
github.com/advisories/GHSA-c4mx-98gv-gxm8
docs.bell-sw.com/security/cves/CVE-2008-4309
security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2008-4309
security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/advisories/2008/rhsa-2008_0971.json
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2008-4309
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2008-4309