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(MS06-074) Microsoft SNMP Memory Corruption Vulnerability (926247)
- Type
- Buffer Overflow
- Impact of exploitation
- Remote Code Execution
- User Interaction
- no user interaction is needed
- Attack Vector
- Malicious remote network traffic
- Rating
- Medium
- CVE reference
- CVE-2006-5583,
- Vendor Status
- Responded and patched
- Vulnerable systems
- Windows Server 2003 Generic,
- Windows Server 2003 SP1,
- Windows 2000 SP4,
- Windows 2000 Generic,
- Windows XP SP2,
- Windows XP Generic,
- Summary
- A vulnerability exists in Microsoft SNMP service that may allow for arbitrary code execution. This could be exploited by a remote, unauthenticated attacker on some operating systems.
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Description
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a protocol used to monitor and manage network devices. A vulnerability exists in Microsoft SNMP that may allow for code execution on a vulnerable host. The flaw is due to a memory-corruption error triggered by a buffer overflow within the SNMP service. This could be exploited by a remote attacker without the need for authentication. The vulnerable component is not installed by default.
McAfee Product Mitigation & Recommendations
Recommendations
Download and install the patch available from Microsoft(KB926247): http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS06-074.mspx
McAfee Product Mitigation
McAfee Foundstone
This Foundstone vulnerability check can be used to assess if your systems are vulnerable and is expected to accurately identify if a system is vulnerable in many enterprise environments.
- Signature:
- (MS06-074) Microsoft SNMP Memory Corruption Vulnerability (926247)
- Signature identifier:
- 4792
- Release date:
- 12/12/2006
- First released in:
McAfee Intrushield
This signature provides coverage for this vulnerability. McAfee Avert Labs will continue to update our coverage, as needed, as new exploit vectors are discovered and as new threats emerge.
- Signature:
- SNMPV2: MicrosoftV2Bulk ValuePair
- Signature identifier:
- 0x40A03800
- Release date:
- 12/12/2006
- First released in:
- sigset(s) 1.8.88, 19.71, 2.1.54, 3.1.27
McAfee Host IPS
Out of the box, HIPS protects against many buffer overflow exploits. McAfee Avert Labs will continue to update our coverage, as needed, as new exploit vectors are discovered and as new threats emerge.
- Signature:
- Generic buffer overflow protection
- Signature identifier:
- 428
- Release date:
- 8/24/2000
- First released in:
- 2.0
Additional Resources
Microsoft Security Bulletin: (MS06-074) Vulnerability in SNMP Could Allow Remote Code Execution (926247)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS06-074.mspx
All Information
Timeline -
12/12/2006
Vendor has provided a patch.
Description -
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a protocol used to monitor and manage network devices. A vulnerability exists in Microsoft SNMP that may allow for code execution on a vulnerable host. The flaw is due to a memory-corruption error triggered by a buffer overflow within the SNMP service. This could be exploited by a remote attacker without the need for authentication. The vulnerable component is not installed by default.
McAfee Product Mitigation & Recommendations
Recommendations -
Download and install the patch available from Microsoft(KB926247): http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS06-074.mspx
McAfee Product Mitigation
McAfee Foundstone
This Foundstone vulnerability check can be used to assess if your systems are vulnerable and is expected to accurately identify if a system is vulnerable in many enterprise environments.
- Signature:
- (MS06-074) Microsoft SNMP Memory Corruption Vulnerability (926247)
- Signature identifier:
- 4792
- Release date:
- 12/12/2006
- First released in:
McAfee Intrushield
This signature provides coverage for this vulnerability. McAfee Avert Labs will continue to update our coverage, as needed, as new exploit vectors are discovered and as new threats emerge.
- Signature:
- SNMPV2: MicrosoftV2Bulk ValuePair
- Signature identifier:
- 0x40A03800
- Release date:
- 12/12/2006
- First released in:
- sigset(s) 1.8.88, 19.71, 2.1.54, 3.1.27
McAfee Host IPS
Out of the box, HIPS protects against many buffer overflow exploits. McAfee Avert Labs will continue to update our coverage, as needed, as new exploit vectors are discovered and as new threats emerge.
- Signature:
- Generic buffer overflow protection
- Signature identifier:
- 428
- Release date:
- 8/24/2000
- First released in:
- 2.0
Additional Resources
Additional Resources -
Microsoft Security Bulletin: (MS06-074) Vulnerability in SNMP Could Allow Remote Code Execution (926247)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS06-074.mspx
