# CVE-2011-3263: zabbix\_agentd in Zabbix before 1.8.6 and 1.9.x before 1.9.4 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2011-08-19 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

zabbix_agentd in Zabbix before 1.8.6 and 1.9.x before 1.9.4 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by executing the vfs.file.cksum command for a special device, as demonstrated by the /dev/urandom device.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.zabbix.com/rn1.8.6.php
- https://support.zabbix.com/browse/ZBX-3794
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/69378

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