Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the reslist function in ntpq in NTP before 4.2.8p10 and 4.3.x before 4.3.94 allows remote servers have unspecified impact via a long flagstr variable in a restriction list response.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/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/NtpBug3377PatchVendor Advisory
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/SecurityNotice#March_2017_ntp_4_2_8p10_NTP_Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97052Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038123Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2017-6460
- https://support.apple.com/HT208144
- https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpe
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/NtpBug3377PatchVendor Advisory
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/SecurityNotice#March_2017_ntp_4_2_8p10_NTP_Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97052Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038123Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2017-6460
- https://support.apple.com/HT208144
- https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpe
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-6460?
CVE-2017-6460 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the reslist function in ntpq in NTP before 4.2.8p10 and 4.3.x before 4.3.94 allows remote servers have unspecified impact via a long flagstr variable in a restriction li...
How severe is CVE-2017-6460?
CVE-2017-6460 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-2017-6460?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ntp Ntp.