Improper Input Validation Affecting ntp package, versions <0:4.2.6p5-28.el7


Severity

Recommended
0.0
medium
0
10

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (5th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS7-NTP-2100764
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed21 Mar 2017

Introduced: 21 Mar 2017

CVE-2017-6462  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-20  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-121  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:7 ntp to version 0:4.2.6p5-28.el7 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.

Buffer overflow in the legacy Datum Programmable Time Server (DPTS) refclock driver in NTP before 4.2.8p10 and 4.3.x before 4.3.94 allows local users to have unspecified impact via a crafted /dev/datum device.