net-snmp up to 5.7.2 on Linux ICMP-MIB Table Object /proc/net/snmp decode_icmp_msg input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in net-snmp up to 5.7.2 on Linux. It has been rated as problematic. Impacted is the function decode_icmp_msg of the file /proc/net/snmp of the component ICMP-MIB Table Object Handler. This manipulation causes input validation. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2014-2284. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in net-snmp up to 5.7.2 on Linux (Network Management Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function decode_icmp_msg of the file /proc/net/snmp of the component ICMP-MIB Table Object Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

The Linux implementation of the ICMP-MIB in Net-SNMP 5.5 before 5.5.2.1, 5.6.x before 5.6.2.1, and 5.7.x before 5.7.2.1 does not properly validate input, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.

The weakness was presented 02/19/2014 as Commit a1fd64 (sourceforge). It is possible to read the advisory at sourceforge.net. The public release was coordinated in cooperation with the project team. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-2284 since 03/05/2014. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 73162 (CentOS 6 : net-snmp (CESA-2014:0321)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CentOS Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 166798 (SUSE Enterprise Linux Security update for net-snmp (SUSE-SU-2014:0524-1)).

Upgrading to version 5.7.2.1 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at net-snmp.org.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (91635), Tenable (73162), SecurityFocus (BID 65867†), Secunia (SA57124†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1029951†). See VDB-12522 for similar entry. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • Open Source Net-SNMP
  • Oracle Solaris
  • Dell NetWorker

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 73162
Nessus Name: CentOS 6 : net-snmp (CESA-2014:0321)
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OpenVAS ID: 881908
OpenVAS Name: CentOS Update for net-snmp CESA-2014:0321 centos6
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: net-snmp 5.7.2.1

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02/26/2014 +7 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: Commit a1fd64
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-2284 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-2284
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-12523

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X-Force: 91635 - Net-SNMP ICMP-MIB table objects denial of service, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 65867 - Net-SNMP ICMP-MIB Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
Secunia: 57124 - Net-SNMP ICMP-MIB Denial of Service Vulnerability, Less Critical
SecurityTracker: 1029951 - Net-snmp Linux ICMP-MIB Bug Lets Remote Users Deny Service
Vulnerability Center: 43771 - ICMP-MIB on Linux Remote DoS Vulnerability in Net-SNMP, Medium
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1694 - Net-SNMP: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Denial of Service

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/10/2014 16:32
Updated: 05/08/2026 23:38
Changes: 03/10/2014 16:32 (90), 05/24/2017 10:39 (5), 06/15/2021 11:09 (3), 08/02/2025 17:13 (21), 05/08/2026 23:38 (1)
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