CVE-2017-7401 Information

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.

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Reference

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97321 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

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction Required

NONE

Scope

NONE

Confidentiality Impact

UNCHANGED

Integrity Impact

NONE

Availability Impact

NONE

Base Score

HIGH

Base Severity

7.5