Vulnerability identifier: #VU10803
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 2.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Network Time Protocol
Server applications /
Other server solutions
Vendor: ntp.org
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.
The weakness exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can submit continuous crafted packets and cause the service to crash.
Mitigation
Update to version ntp-4.2.8p11 or later.
Vulnerable software versions
Network Time Protocol: 4.2.6 - 4.2.8p10
External links
http://www.ntp.org/downloads.html
http://www.freebsd.org/ports/master-index.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.