Description
Incorrect interaction of the parse_packet() and parse_part_sign_sha256() functions in network.c in collectd 5.7.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) of a collectd instance (configured with "SecurityLevel None" and with empty "AuthFile" options) via a crafted UDP packet.
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Remediation
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DLA |
DLA-884-1 | collectd security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2017-16425 | Incorrect interaction of the parse_packet() and parse_part_sign_sha256() functions in network.c in collectd 5.7.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) of a collectd instance (configured with "SecurityLevel None" and with empty "AuthFile" options) via a crafted UDP packet. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-4793-1 | collectd vulnerabilities |
References
History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-05T16:04:10.585Z
Reserved: 2017-04-03T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2017-7401
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Status : Modified
Published: 2017-04-03T14:59:00.200
Modified: 2026-05-13T00:24:29.033
Link: CVE-2017-7401
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DLA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN