CVE-2016-4954

The process_packet function in ntp_proto.c in ntpd in NTP 4.x before 4.2.8p8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (peer-variable modification) by sending spoofed packets from many source IP addresses in a certain scenario, as demonstrated by triggering an incorrect leap indication.

Score
CVSS 3.1 7.5 High
Status
Modified - cve@mitre.org
Published
2016-07-05
Last modified
2024-08-06
Weaknesses
CWE-362

Affected products

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