Description
bsnmpd, as used in FreeBSD 9.3, 10.1, and 10.2, uses world-readable permissions on the snmpd.config file, which allows local users to obtain the secret key for USM authentication by reading the file.
Metrics
CVSS 3.0 5.5/10
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034678
- https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2016-01-15-cve-2015-5677-freebsd-bsnmpd.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-16:06.bsnmpd.ascPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034678
- https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2016-01-15-cve-2015-5677-freebsd-bsnmpd.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-16:06.bsnmpd.ascPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Feb 7, 2017
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified