Vulnerability Description
NTP before 4.2.8p10 and 4.3.x before 4.3.94, when using PPSAPI, allows local users to gain privileges via a DLL in the PPSAPI_DLLS environment variable.
CVSS Score
7.0
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.2.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/NtpBug3384PatchVendor Advisory
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/SecurityNotice#March_2017_ntp_4_2_8p10_NTP_Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97074Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038123Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039427
- https://support.apple.com/HT208144
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/NtpBug3384PatchVendor Advisory
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/SecurityNotice#March_2017_ntp_4_2_8p10_NTP_Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97074Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038123Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039427
- https://support.apple.com/HT208144
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-6455?
CVE-2017-6455 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). NTP before 4.2.8p10 and 4.3.x before 4.3.94, when using PPSAPI, allows local users to gain privileges via a DLL in the PPSAPI_DLLS environment variable.
How severe is CVE-2017-6455?
CVE-2017-6455 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-6455?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ntp Ntp.