Risk | Low |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2017-6460 |
CWE-ID | CWE-121 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
ntp Server applications / Other server solutions |
Vendor | ntp.org |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU12771
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-6460
CWE-ID:
CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists in the reslist() function in ntpq due to stack-based buffer overflow triggered by a malicious ntpd server when ntpq requests the restriction list from the server. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Update to version 4.2.8p10 or 4.3.94.
Vulnerable software versionsntp: 4.2.8 - 4.3.93
External linkshttp://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/NtpBug3377
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.