Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-7401
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.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Products affected by CVE-2017-7401
- cpe:2.3:a:collectd:collectd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-7401
0.69%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 80 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-7401
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
10.0
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2.9
|
NIST | |
|
7.5
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
3.9
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-7401
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The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-7401
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97321
collectd CVE-2017-7401 Multiple Denial of Service VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1787
RHSA-2017:1787 - Security Advisory - Red Hat Customer Portal
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https://github.com/collectd/collectd/issues/2174
Endless loop in parse_packet() while statement (CPU drain/DoS) · Issue #2174 · collectd/collectd · GitHubIssue Tracking;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2615
RHSA-2018:2615 - Security Advisory - Red Hat Customer Portal
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1285
RHSA-2017:1285 - Security Advisory - Red Hat Customer Portal
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