Packages
- snmptt - SNMP trap handler for use with snmptrapd
Details
It was discovered that SNMPTT did not properly sanitize trap data passed to
commands run through the EXEC, PREEXEC, and unknown_trap_exec options. A
remote attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary shell
commands.
It was discovered that SNMPTT did not properly sanitize trap data passed to
commands run through the EXEC, PREEXEC, and unknown_trap_exec options. A
remote attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary shell
commands.
Update instructions
After a standard system update you need to restart SNMPTT to make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 20.04 LTS focal | snmptt – 1.4-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 | ||
| 18.04 LTS bionic | snmptt – 1.4-1ubuntu0.18.04.1~esm1 | ||
| 16.04 LTS xenial | snmptt – 1.4-1ubuntu0.16.04.1~esm1 | ||
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