Improper Input Validation Affecting ntp-doc package, versions <0:4.2.6p5-12.0.1.el6_9.1
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- published10 Apr 2022
- disclosed27 Mar 2017
Introduced: 27 Mar 2017
CVE-2017-6464 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade Oracle:6 ntp-doc to version 0:4.2.6p5-12.0.1.el6_9.1 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2017-3071.
NVD Description
Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream ntp-doc package and not the ntp-doc package as distributed by Oracle.
See How to fix? for Oracle:6 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.
References
- https://linux.oracle.com/cve/CVE-2017-6464.html
- https://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2017-3071.html
- https://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2018-0855.html
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/NtpBug3389
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/SecurityNotice#March_2017_ntp_4_2_8p10_NTP_Secu
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97050
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038123
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3071
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0855
- https://security.FreeBSD.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-17:03.ntp.asc
- https://support.apple.com/HT208144
- https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbux03962en_us