Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in ntpd ntp daemon 4.0.99k and earlier (aka xntpd and xntp3) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands via a long readvar argument.
CVSS Score
10.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dave Mills | Ntpd | <= 4.0.99k |
| Dave Mills | Xntp3 | 5.93 |
References
- ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-01:31.ntpd.asc
- ftp://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/misc/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2001-004.txt.a
- ftp://ftp.sco.com/SSE/sse073.ltr
- ftp://ftp.sco.com/SSE/sse074.ltr
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-04/0127.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-04/0225.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-04/0314.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000392
- http://lists.suse.com/archives/suse-security-announce/2001-Apr/0000.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=98642418618512&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=98654963328381&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=98659782815613&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=98679815917014&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=98683952401753&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=98684202610470&w=2
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0414?
CVE-2001-0414 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in ntpd ntp daemon 4.0.99k and earlier (aka xntpd and xntp3) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands via a long readvar argument.
How severe is CVE-2001-0414?
CVE-2001-0414 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0414?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dave Mills Ntpd, Dave Mills Xntp3.