Vulnerability identifier: #VU39823
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-400
Exploitation vector: Local network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
ntp
Server applications /
Other server solutions
Vendor: ntp.org
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform service disruption.
ntpd in NTP before 4.2.8p9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reject broadcast mode packets) via the poll interval in a broadcast packet.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
ntp: 4.2.8
External links
http://nwtime.org/ntp428p9_release/
http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/NtpBug3113
http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/SecurityNotice#Recent_Vulnerabilities
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94446
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037354
http://bto.bluecoat.com/security-advisory/sa139
http://h20566.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbux03706en_us
http://security.FreeBSD.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-16:39.ntp.asc
http://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03883en_us
http://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03899en_us
http://usn.ubuntu.com/3707-2/
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/633847
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.