Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the parse_packet function in network.c in collectd before 5.4.3 and 5.x before 5.5.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted network packet.
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DLA |
DLA-575-1 | collectd security update |
Debian DSA |
DSA-3636-1 | collectd security update |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-4793-1 | collectd vulnerabilities |
References
History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T01:22:20.649Z
Reserved: 2016-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2016-6254
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Status : Modified
Published: 2016-08-19T21:59:13.290
Modified: 2026-05-06T22:30:45.220
Link: CVE-2016-6254
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Debian DLA
Debian DSA
Ubuntu USN