Vulnerability Description
The csnmp_read_table function in snmp.c in the SNMP plugin in collectd before 5.6.3 is susceptible to a double free in a certain error case, which could lead to a crash (or potentially have other impact).
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Collectd | Collectd | < 5.6.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0252
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0299
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0560
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1605
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2615
- https://bugs.debian.org/881757Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/collectd/collectd/commit/d16c24542b2f96a194d43a73c2e5778822b9Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/collectd/collectd/issues/2291Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/collectd/collectd/releases/tag/collectd-5.6.3Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201803-10
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0252
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0299
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0560
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1605
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2615
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-16820?
CVE-2017-16820 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The csnmp_read_table function in snmp.c in the SNMP plugin in collectd before 5.6.3 is susceptible to a double free in a certain error case, which could lead to a crash (or potentially have other impa...
How severe is CVE-2017-16820?
CVE-2017-16820 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-16820?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Collectd Collectd.