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▸ GLSA 202003-17 nfdump: Multiple vulnerabilities this version unaffected normal local, remote 2020-03-15

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in nfdump, the worst of which could result in the execution of arbitrary code.

Announced
2020-03-15
Revised
2020-03-15
Access
local, remote
Bugs
#711316
Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-17

Affected packages

PackageArchVulnerableUnaffected
net-analyzer/nfdump*< 1.6.19>= 1.6.19

Background

nfdump is a toolset in order to collect and process netflow and sflow data, sent from netflow/sflow compatible devices.

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in nfdump. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

Impact

A remote attacker, by sending specially crafted netflow/sflow data, could possibly execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the process or cause a Denial of Service condition.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All nfdump users should upgrade to the latest version:

# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-analyzer/nfdump-1.6.19"

References