Debian · Debian · CVE-2007-5846
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
net-snmp versions prior to 5.4.1
**Description**
The issue allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, consuming CPU and memory via a GETBULK request with a large `max-repeaters` value. Multiple vulnerabilities in the net-snmp package of Debian GNU/Linux can be exploited remotely, leading to disruption of protected information availability.
**Recommendations**
For net-snmp versions prior to 5.4.1, update to version 5.4.1 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the SNMP agent to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using large `max-repeaters` values in GETBULK requests until the issue is resolved.