MEDIUM · 6.5

CVE-2015-7850

ntpd in NTP 4.2.x before 4.2.8p4, and 4.3.x before 4.3.77 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop or crash) by pointing the key file at the log file.

Vulnerability Description

ntpd in NTP 4.2.x before 4.2.8p4, and 4.3.x before 4.3.77 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop or crash) by pointing the key file at the log file.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
NtpNtp>= 4.2.0, < 4.2.8
DebianDebian Linux7.0
NetappOncommand Balance-
NetappOncommand Performance Manager-
NetappOncommand Unified Manager-
NetappClustered Data Ontap-
NetappData Ontap-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2015-7850?

CVE-2015-7850 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). ntpd in NTP 4.2.x before 4.2.8p4, and 4.3.x before 4.3.77 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop or crash) by pointing the key file at the log file.

How severe is CVE-2015-7850?

CVE-2015-7850 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2015-7850?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ntp Ntp, Debian Debian Linux, Netapp Oncommand Balance, Netapp Oncommand Performance Manager, Netapp Oncommand Unified Manager.