7.5
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-3962: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sun Jul 03 2016(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in the NTP time-server interface on Meinberg IMS-LANTIME M3000, IMS-LANTIME M1000, IMS-LANTIME M500, LANTIME M900, LANTIME M600, LANTIME M400, LANTIME M300, LANTIME M200, LANTIME M100, SyncFire 1100, and LCES devices with firmware before 6.20.004 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, modify data, or cause a denial of service via a crafted parameter in a POST request.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
NTP<=6.0
Meinberg LANTIME M1000
Meinberg Lantime M3000
Meinberg Ims-lantime M500
Meinberg Lantime M100
Meinbergglobal Lantime M200
Meinberg Global Lantime M300
Meinberg Lantime M400
Meinberg Lantime M600
Meinberg Lantime M900
Meinberg LCES
Meinberg Syncfire 1100

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-3962?

    CVE-2016-3962 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-3962?

    To fix CVE-2016-3962, you should update the affected devices to firmware version 6.20.004 or later.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2016-3962?

    CVE-2016-3962 affects various Meinberg NTP servers and devices running firmware prior to version 6.20.004.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-3962?

    CVE-2016-3962 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited remotely.

  • Can CVE-2016-3962 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-3962 can be exploited remotely by attackers, potentially allowing them unauthorized access.

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