Vulnerability Description
NTP before 4.2.8p9 changes the peer structure to the interface it receives the response from a source, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (prevent communication with a source) by sending a response for a source to an interface the source does not use.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ntp | Ntp | <= 4.2.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://nwtime.org/ntp428p9_release/Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0252.html
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/NtpBug3072Issue TrackingMitigationVendor Advisory
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/SecurityNotice#Recent_VulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94453
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037354
- https://bto.bluecoat.com/security-advisory/sa139
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/633847Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://nwtime.org/ntp428p9_release/Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0252.html
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/NtpBug3072Issue TrackingMitigationVendor Advisory
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/SecurityNotice#Recent_VulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7429?
CVE-2016-7429 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.7 (LOW). NTP before 4.2.8p9 changes the peer structure to the interface it receives the response from a source, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (prevent communication with a source) ...
How severe is CVE-2016-7429?
CVE-2016-7429 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-7429?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ntp Ntp.