Heap-based Buffer Overflow in parse_packet function in collectd

CVE-2016-6254 · MEDIUM Severity

AV:N/AC:L/AU:N/C:N/I:P/A:P

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.

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