HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2016-7434

The read_mru_list function in NTP before 4.2.8p9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted mrulist query.

Vulnerability Description

The read_mru_list function in NTP before 4.2.8p9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted mrulist query.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
NtpNtp>= 4.3.0, < 4.3.94
HpeHpux-Ntp>= b.11.31, < c.4.2.8.2.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-7434?

CVE-2016-7434 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The read_mru_list function in NTP before 4.2.8p9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted mrulist query.

How severe is CVE-2016-7434?

CVE-2016-7434 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-2016-7434?

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