CVE-2008-2214: Stack-based buffer overflow in the Network Manager in Castle Rock Computing SNMPc 7.1 and earlier allows remot

Q: How do I fix CVE-2008-2214?

snmpc: upgrade to newer than 7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2008-2214 being exploited?

CVE-2008-2214 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2008-2214 affect?

CVE-2008-2214 affects snmpc. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Stack-based buffer overflow in the Network Manager in Castle Rock Computing SNMPc 7.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long community string in an SNMP TRAP packet.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2008-2214?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 10.0UPGRADE

CVE-2008-2214 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting snmpc. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Network Manager in Castle Rock Computing SNMPc 7.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long community string in an SNMP TRAP packet.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	8.8% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2008-05-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: castle rock

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-05-14 18:20 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

castle rock snmpc UPGRADE

Affected: <= 7.1

Fixed in: newer than 7.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy snmpc || rpm -q snmpc || snmpc --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 7.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade snmpc

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade snmpc

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Castle Rock Computing SNMPc < 7.1.1 - 'Community' Remote Buffer Overflow (PoC)

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-2214?

snmpc: upgrade to newer than 7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-2214 being exploited?

CVE-2008-2214 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2008-2214 affect?

CVE-2008-2214 affects snmpc. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Stack-based buffer overflow in the Network Manager in Castle Rock Computing SNMPc 7.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long community string in an SNMP TRAP packet.

How urgent is CVE-2008-2214?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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References

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