Incorrect Calculation Affecting ntp package, versions <0:4.2.6p5-10.el6_8.2


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
5.15% (93rd percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS6-NTP-2136435
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed21 Nov 2016

Introduced: 21 Nov 2016

CVE-2016-7433  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-682  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:6 ntp to version 0:4.2.6p5-10.el6_8.2 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream ntp package and not the ntp package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:6 relevant fixed versions and status.

NTP before 4.2.8p9 does not properly perform the initial sync calculations, which allows remote attackers to unspecified impact via unknown vectors, related to a "root distance that did not include the peer dispersion."

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