CVE-2008-2292

CVE-2008-2292 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Net-snmp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-119
• Affected product: Net-snmp
• Published: 2008-05-18
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the __snprint_value function in snmp_get in Net-SNMP 5.1.4, 5.2.4, and 5.4.1, as used in SNMP.xs for Perl, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large OCTETSTRING in an attribute value pair (AVP).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2292?

Buffer overflow in the __snprint_value function in snmp_get in Net-SNMP 5.1.4, 5.2.4, and 5.4.1, as used in SNMP.xs for Perl, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large OCTETSTRING in an attribute value pair (AVP).

How severe is CVE-2008-2292?

CVE-2008-2292 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-2292 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2292?

CVE-2008-2292 primarily affects Net-snmp. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2292?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-2292 published?

CVE-2008-2292 was published on 2008-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-08/msg00000.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/30187
• http://secunia.com/advisories/30615
• http://secunia.com/advisories/30647
• http://secunia.com/advisories/31155
• http://secunia.com/advisories/31334
• http://secunia.com/advisories/31351
• http://secunia.com/advisories/31467
• http://secunia.com/advisories/31568
• http://secunia.com/advisories/32664
• http://secunia.com/advisories/33003
• http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200808-02.xml
• http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=1826174&group_id=12694&atid=112694
• http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-239785-1
• http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-282.htm
• http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1663
• http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:118
• http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0529.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29212
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020527
• http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-685-1
• http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0013.html
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1528/references
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2141/references
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2361
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42430
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11261
• https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-June/msg00363.html
• https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-June/msg00380.html
• https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-June/msg00459.html

Affected products (3)

• cpe:2.3:a:net-snmp:net-snmp:5.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:net-snmp:net-snmp:5.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:net-snmp:net-snmp:5.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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