Vulnerability Description
praecis_parse in ntpd/refclock_palisade.c in NTP 4.2.8p15 has an out-of-bounds write. Any attack method would be complex, e.g., with a manipulated GPS receiver.
CVSS Score
6.4
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.2.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/spwpun/ntp-4.2.8p15-cves/blob/main/CVE-2023-26555Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/spwpun/ntp-4.2.8p15-cves/issues/1#issuecomment-1506546409Issue Tracking
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://github.com/spwpun/ntp-4.2.8p15-cves/blob/main/CVE-2023-26555Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/spwpun/ntp-4.2.8p15-cves/issues/1#issuecomment-1506546409Issue Tracking
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-26555?
CVE-2023-26555 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). praecis_parse in ntpd/refclock_palisade.c in NTP 4.2.8p15 has an out-of-bounds write. Any attack method would be complex, e.g., with a manipulated GPS receiver.
How severe is CVE-2023-26555?
CVE-2023-26555 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-26555?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ntp Ntp.