NTP < 4.2.7p42 DoS Vulnerability
Information
Severity
Severity
Family
Family
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
Solution Type
Solution Type
Created
Created
Modified
Modified
Summary
NTP is prone to a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability.
Insight
Insight
The log_config_command function in ntp_parser.y in ntpd allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ntpd crash) via crafted logconfig commands.
Affected Software
Affected Software
NTPd version 4.2.7p41 and prior.
Detection Method
Detection Method
Checks if a vulnerable version is present on the target host.
Solution
Solution
Update to version 4.2.7p42 or later.
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
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