Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in ntpq and ntpdc of NTP version 4.2.8p11 allows an attacker to achieve code execution or escalate to higher privileges via a long string as the argument for an IPv4 or IPv6 command-line parameter. NOTE: It is unclear whether there are any common situations in which ntpq or ntpdc is used with a command line from an untrusted source.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.2.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104517Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3853
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3854
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2077
- https://gist.github.com/fakhrizulkifli/9b58ed8e0354e8deee50b0eebd1c011fExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201903-15
- https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpe
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4229-1/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44909/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104517Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3853
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3854
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2077
- https://gist.github.com/fakhrizulkifli/9b58ed8e0354e8deee50b0eebd1c011fExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201903-15
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-12327?
CVE-2018-12327 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Stack-based buffer overflow in ntpq and ntpdc of NTP version 4.2.8p11 allows an attacker to achieve code execution or escalate to higher privileges via a long string as the argument for an IPv4 or IPv...
How severe is CVE-2018-12327?
CVE-2018-12327 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-12327?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ntp Ntp.