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CVE-2017-7401 · cross-distro fix matrix

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 cra

Affects 3 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2017-7401 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • collectd→ fixed in5.7.2-1urgency: not yet assigned
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y collectd

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • collectd→ fixed in5.7.2-1urgency: not yet assigned
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y collectd

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • collectd→ fixed in5.7.2-1urgency: not yet assigned
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y collectd
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