Vulnerability Description
The getresponse function in ntpq in NTP versions before 4.2.8p9 and 4.3.x before 4.3.90 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via crafted packets with incorrect values.
CVSS Score
5.9
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ntp | Ntp | <= 4.2.8 |
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2583.html
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/NtpBug2948Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3629
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/81814Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034782
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na
- https://security.FreeBSD.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-16:09.ntp.asc
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201607-15
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20171031-0001/
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/718152Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2583.html
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/NtpBug2948Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3629
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/81814Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8158?
CVE-2015-8158 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). The getresponse function in ntpq in NTP versions before 4.2.8p9 and 4.3.x before 4.3.90 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via crafted packets with incorrect values.
How severe is CVE-2015-8158?
CVE-2015-8158 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8158?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ntp Ntp.