Improper Input Validation Affecting ntp package, versions <1:4.2.8p10+dfsg-1


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on Debian security rating

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS
    8.89% (95th percentile)

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-DEBIAN11-NTP-521272
  • published 27 Mar 2017
  • disclosed 27 Mar 2017

How to fix?

Upgrade Debian:11 ntp to version 1:4.2.8p10+dfsg-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 Debian. See How to fix? for Debian:11 relevant fixed versions and status.

NTP before 4.2.8p10 and 4.3.x before 4.3.94 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ntpd crash) via a malformed mode configuration directive.