CVE-2015-8158
First published: Mon Jan 30 2017(Updated: )
The getresponse function in ntpq in NTP versions before 4.2.8p9 and 4.3.x before 4.3.90 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via crafted packets with incorrect values.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/ntp | 1:4.2.8p12+dfsg-4 1:4.2.8p15+dfsg-1 | |
| NTP | <=4.2.8 | |
| NTP | =4.3.0 | |
| NTP | =4.3.1 | |
| NTP | =4.3.2 | |
| NTP | =4.3.3 | |
| NTP | =4.3.4 | |
| NTP | =4.3.5 | |
| NTP | =4.3.6 | |
| NTP | =4.3.7 | |
| NTP | =4.3.8 | |
| NTP | =4.3.10 | |
| NTP | =4.3.11 | |
| NTP | =4.3.12 | |
| NTP | =4.3.13 | |
| NTP | =4.3.14 | |
| NTP | =4.3.15 | |
| NTP | =4.3.16 | |
| NTP | =4.3.17 | |
| NTP | =4.3.18 | |
| NTP | =4.3.19 | |
| NTP | =4.3.20 | |
| NTP | =4.3.21 | |
| NTP | =4.3.22 | |
| NTP | =4.3.23 | |
| NTP | =4.3.24 | |
| NTP | =4.3.25 | |
| NTP | =4.3.26 | |
| NTP | =4.3.27 | |
| NTP | =4.3.28 | |
| NTP | =4.3.29 | |
| NTP | =4.3.30 | |
| NTP | =4.3.31 | |
| NTP | =4.3.32 | |
| NTP | =4.3.33 | |
| NTP | =4.3.34 | |
| NTP | =4.3.35 | |
| NTP | =4.3.36 | |
| NTP | =4.3.37 | |
| NTP | =4.3.38 | |
| NTP | =4.3.39 | |
| NTP | =4.3.40 | |
| NTP | =4.3.41 | |
| NTP | =4.3.42 | |
| NTP | =4.3.43 | |
| NTP | =4.3.44 | |
| NTP | =4.3.45 | |
| NTP | =4.3.46 | |
| NTP | =4.3.47 | |
| NTP | =4.3.48 | |
| NTP | =4.3.49 | |
| NTP | =4.3.50 | |
| NTP | =4.3.51 | |
| NTP | =4.3.52 | |
| NTP | =4.3.53 | |
| NTP | =4.3.54 | |
| NTP | =4.3.55 | |
| NTP | =4.3.56 | |
| NTP | =4.3.57 | |
| NTP | =4.3.58 | |
| NTP | =4.3.59 | |
| NTP | =4.3.60 | |
| NTP | =4.3.61 | |
| NTP | =4.3.62 | |
| NTP | =4.3.63 | |
| NTP | =4.3.64 | |
| NTP | =4.3.65 | |
| NTP | =4.3.66 | |
| NTP | =4.3.67 | |
| NTP | =4.3.68 | |
| NTP | =4.3.69 | |
| NTP | =4.3.70 | |
| NTP | =4.3.71 | |
| NTP | =4.3.72 | |
| NTP | =4.3.73 | |
| NTP | =4.3.74 | |
| NTP | =4.3.75 | |
| NTP | =4.3.76 | |
| NTP | =4.3.77 | |
| NTP | =4.3.78 | |
| NTP | =4.3.79 | |
| NTP | =4.3.80 | |
| NTP | =4.3.81 | |
| NTP | =4.3.82 | |
| NTP | =4.3.83 | |
| NTP | =4.3.84 | |
| NTP | =4.3.85 | |
| NTP | =4.3.86 | |
| NTP | =4.3.87 | |
| NTP | =4.3.88 | |
| NTP | =4.3.89 |
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Reference Links
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/SecurityNotice#January_2016_NTP_4_2_8p6_Securit
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/NtpBug2948
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-8158
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2583.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3629
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/81814
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034782
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03750en_us
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03766en_us
- https://security.FreeBSD.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-16:09.ntp.asc
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201607-15
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20171031-0001/
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/718152
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8158?
CVE-2015-8158 has a severity rating of medium due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8158?
To fix CVE-2015-8158, upgrade to NTP versions 4.2.8p9 or 4.3.90 or later.
What are the affected software versions for CVE-2015-8158?
CVE-2015-8158 affects NTP versions before 4.2.8p9 and 4.3.x prior to 4.3.90.
Can CVE-2015-8158 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-8158 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending crafted packets.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-8158?
CVE-2015-8158 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability.
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