Vulnerability Description
Multiple buffer overflows in the ctl_put* functions in NTP before 4.2.8p10 and 4.3.x before 4.3.94 allow remote authenticated users to have unspecified impact via a long variable.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ntp | Ntp | < 4.2.8 |
| Hpe | Hpux-Ntp | < c.4.2.8.4.0 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.8.0, < 10.13 |
| Siemens | Simatic Net Cp 443-1 Opc Ua Firmware | All versions |
| Siemens | Simatic Net Cp 443-1 Opc Ua | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/142284/Slackware-Security-Advisory-ntp-Upda
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Nov/7
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Sep/62
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/NtpBug3379PatchVendor Advisory
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/SecurityNotice#March_2017_ntp_4_2_8p10_NTP_Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/archive/1/540464/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97051Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038123Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3349-1
- https://bto.bluecoat.com/security-advisory/sa147
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-211752.pdfThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://support.apple.com/HT208144Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-6458?
CVE-2017-6458 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Multiple buffer overflows in the ctl_put* functions in NTP before 4.2.8p10 and 4.3.x before 4.3.94 allow remote authenticated users to have unspecified impact via a long variable.
How severe is CVE-2017-6458?
CVE-2017-6458 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-6458?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ntp Ntp, Hpe Hpux-Ntp, Apple Mac Os X, Siemens Simatic Net Cp 443-1 Opc Ua Firmware, Siemens Simatic Net Cp 443-1 Opc Ua.