Vulnerability Description
The ctl_getitem method in ntpd in ntp-4.2.8p6 before 4.2.8p11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted mode 6 packet with a ntpd instance from 4.2.8p6 through 4.2.8p10.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.2.8 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 17.10 |
| Netapp | Element Software | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/146631/Slackware-Security-Advisory-ntp-UpdaThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/NtpBug3412MitigationVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/541824/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103191Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security.FreeBSD.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-18:02.ntp.ascPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201805-12Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180626-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpe
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3707-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45846/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.synology.com/support/security/Synology_SA_18_13Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/146631/Slackware-Security-Advisory-ntp-UpdaThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/NtpBug3412MitigationVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/541824/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103191Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-7182?
CVE-2018-7182 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The ctl_getitem method in ntpd in ntp-4.2.8p6 before 4.2.8p11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted mode 6 packet with a ntpd instance from 4.2.8p6 th...
How severe is CVE-2018-7182?
CVE-2018-7182 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-2018-7182?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ntp Ntp, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Netapp Element Software.