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.
References
Link | Resource |
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97321 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1285 | |
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1787 | |
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2615 | |
https://github.com/collectd/collectd/issues/2174 | Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory |
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History
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Information
Published : 2017-04-03 14:59
Updated : 2019-10-03 00:03
NVD link : CVE-2017-7401
Mitre link : CVE-2017-7401
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-7401
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Products Affected
collectd
- collectd
CWE
CWE-835
Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')