CVE-2016-4954
The process_packet function in ntp_proto.c in ntpd in NTP 4.x before 4.2.8p8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (peer-vari
- Published
- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Not listed in CISA KEV
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
The process_packet function in ntp_proto.c in ntpd in NTP 4.x before 4.2.8p8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (peer-variable modification) by sending spoofed packets from many source IP addresses in a certain scenario, as demonstrated by triggering an incorrect leap indication.
Timeline
- CVE published
- Record last updated
- EPSS reached 10%
FIRST estimates at least a 10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Affected versions
- n/a n/a
Version range not reported
References 25
lists.opensuse.org
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00028.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00023.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00026.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00024.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00042.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00040.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00018.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00020.html