SB2023060302 - Slackware Linux update for ntp



SB2023060302 - Slackware Linux update for ntp

Published: June 3, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023060302
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 5
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 5 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-26551)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within mstolfp in libntp/mstolfp.c. A remote attacker with control over a malicious NTP server can trick the victim into connecting to it, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system via the client ntpq process.


2) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-26552)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within mstolfp in libntp/mstolfp.c. A remote attacker with control over a malicious NTP server can trick the victim into connecting to it, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system via the client ntpq process.


3) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-26553)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within mstolfp in libntp/mstolfp.c. A remote attacker with control over a malicious NTP server can trick the victim into connecting to it, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system via the client ntpq process.


4) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-26554)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within mstolfp in libntp/mstolfp.c. A remote attacker with control over a malicious NTP server can trick the victim into connecting to it, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system via the client ntpq process.


5) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-26555)

The vulnerability allows an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within praecis_parse() function in ntpd/refclock_palisade.c. An attacker with physical proximity to device can trigger an out-of-bounds write error by manipulating the GPS receiver and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.