CVE-2017-7401
collectd: Infinite loop due to incorrect interaction of parse_packet() and parse_part_sign_sha256() functions
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.0
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Published · February 13, 2017
Updated · November 2, 2026
Description
collectd contains an infinite loop due to how the parse_packet() and parse_part_sign_sha256() functions interact. If an instance of collectd is configured with "SecurityLevel None" and empty "AuthFile" options, an attacker can send crafted UDP packets that trigger the infinite loop, causing a denial of service.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.0 · 5.9CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-835 · Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition