CVE-2017-7401

collectd: Infinite loop due to incorrect interaction of parse_packet() and parse_part_sign_sha256() functions

Published Apr 3, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 4.0% KEV · Not listed
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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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-884-1 collectd security update
EUVD 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 Ubuntu USN USN-4793-1 collectd vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 4:04 PM
Reserved
Apr 3, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 3, 2017, 2:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:24 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Feb 13, 2017, 12:00 AM