nfdump: Multiple vulnerabilities — GLSA 202003-17

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

Affected packages

net-analyzer/nfdump on all architectures
Affected versions < 1.6.19
Unaffected versions >= 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

Release date
March 15, 2020

Latest revision
March 15, 2020: 1

Severity
normal

Exploitable
local, remote

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