NULL Pointer Dereference Affecting ntp package, versions <0:4.2.6p5-25.el7_3.1


Severity

Recommended
0.0
medium
0
10

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
10.71% (96th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS7-NTP-2077865
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed21 Nov 2016

Introduced: 21 Nov 2016

CVE-2016-9311  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-476  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:7 ntp to version 0:4.2.6p5-25.el7_3.1 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:7 relevant fixed versions and status.

ntpd in NTP before 4.2.8p9, when the trap service is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted packet.