CVE-2016-6254: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Aug 19 2016(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the parse_packet function in network.c in collectd before 5.4.3 and 5.x before 5.5.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted network packet.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | =8.0 | |
| collectd | >=5.4.0<5.4.3 | |
| collectd | >=5.5.0<5.5.2 | |
| Fedora | =23 | |
| Fedora | =24 |
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Reference Links
- http://collectd.org/news.shtml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3636
- https://github.com/collectd/collectd/commit/b589096f907052b3a4da2b9ccc9b0e2e888dfc18
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/CM4W5SJ4OTBGINGIN4NJLXCUZAZANO6J/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UIZ5UXDOB7BA5NGE2F2I2BL4K6763DHW/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UIZ5UXDOB7BA5NGE2F2I2BL4K6763DHW/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/CM4W5SJ4OTBGINGIN4NJLXCUZAZANO6J/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6254?
CVE-2016-6254 has a high severity rating due to the potential for denial of service or arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6254?
To fix CVE-2016-6254, upgrade to Collectd version 5.4.3 or later, or 5.5.2 or later.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-6254?
CVE-2016-6254 affects Collectd versions prior to 5.4.3 and 5.5.2, as well as specific Debian and Fedora releases.
Can CVE-2016-6254 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-6254 can be exploited remotely through crafted network packets.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-6254?
The potential impacts of CVE-2016-6254 include crashing the daemon and possibly executing arbitrary code.
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