Vulnerability Description
The recv_and_process_client_pkt function in networking/ntpd.c in busybox allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and bandwidth consumption) via a forged NTP packet, which triggers a communication loop.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Busybox | Busybox | < 1.25.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153278/WAGO-852-Industrial-Managed-Switch-S
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154361/Cisco-Device-Hardcoded-Credentials-G
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Jun/18
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Sep/7
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Aug/20
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Mar/15
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/03/7Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92277Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1363710Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://git.busybox.net/busybox/commit/?id=150dc7a2b483b8338a3e185c478b4b23ee884Issue TrackingPatch
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Jun/14
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Sep/7
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-05Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153278/WAGO-852-Industrial-Managed-Switch-S
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154361/Cisco-Device-Hardcoded-Credentials-G
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-6301?
CVE-2016-6301 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The recv_and_process_client_pkt function in networking/ntpd.c in busybox allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and bandwidth consumption) via a forged NTP packet, which triggers a ...
How severe is CVE-2016-6301?
CVE-2016-6301 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6301?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Busybox Busybox.