MEDIUM · 4.3

CVE-2016-7428

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.

Vulnerability Description

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.

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Attack Vector
ADJACENT_NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
LOW

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
NtpNtp4.2.8

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-7428?

CVE-2016-7428 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). 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.

How severe is CVE-2016-7428?

CVE-2016-7428 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-7428?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ntp Ntp.