Sysklogd · Sysklogd · CVE-2014-3683
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
rsyslog versions prior to 8.4.2
sysklogd version 1.5 and earlier
**Description**
The issue affects the rsyslog package in Gentoo Linux and can lead to a disruption in the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information. It is caused by an integer overflow when parsing PRI values, which can be exploited remotely. By sending a specially crafted message, an attacker can cause the service to crash, resulting in a denial of service.
**Recommendations**
For rsyslog versions prior to 8.4.2, update to version 8.4.2 or later to resolve the issue.
For sysklogd version 1.5 and earlier, consider upgrading to a version later than 1.5 to mitigate the risk.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the `PRI` parsing functionality until a patch is available.