collectd - Heap Overflow and Initialization Verification Vulnerabilities
Summary
DLA-575-1: collectd - security update. Affects collectd versions < 5.1.0-3+deb7u1. Fixed in 5.1.0-3+deb7u1. How to fix ↓
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Background
collectd is a statistics collection and monitoring daemon used to gather and store system performance data. It is commonly used in various monitoring solutions to collect metrics from different sources. The vulnerability affects collectd version 5.1.0-3+deb7u1 and earlier on Debian 7 Wheezy. The package is an integral part of the Debian 7 ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in collectd arises from two separate issues. Firstly, an incorrect processing of incoming network packets leads to a heap overflow. This can be exploited by a remote attacker to cause a denial-of-service (DoS) by crashing the application or potentially execute arbitrary code. Secondly, during initialization, collectd fails to verify a return value, which can result in the daemon starting without the desired secure settings.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
5.1.0-3+deb7u1
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade collectdTip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
No specific workaround has been provided for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The vulnerability in collectd can be mitigated by upgrading to the latest version of the package. It is recommended to promptly apply the fix to ensure the security and stability of the system. For further support on vulnerability remediation, contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
collectd is a statistics collection and monitoring daemon used to gather and store system performance data.
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial-of-service (DoS) by crashing the application or potentially execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability affects collectd version 5.1.0-3+deb7u1 and earlier on Debian 7 Wheezy.
To fix the vulnerability, upgrade the collectd package to version 5.1.0-3+deb7u1 or later.
No specific workaround has been provided for this vulnerability.
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