HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2017-7401
HIGH

CVE-2017-7401

CWE-835Published: April 3, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-7401 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

collectd1 product(s)
collectd
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
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GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
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PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://github.com/collectd/collectd/issues/2174
PATCHhttps://github.com/collectd/collectd/issues/2174
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97321
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97321

All References (10)

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97321Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1285
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1787
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2615
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https://github.com/collectd/collectd/issues/2174Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97321Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1285
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1787
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2615
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https://github.com/collectd/collectd/issues/2174Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2017-7401
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-835
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 3, 2017

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9.8
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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2017-7401 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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