CVE-2016-7429
First published: Fri Jan 13 2017(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| NTP ntp | <=4.2.8 | |
| debian/ntp | 1:4.2.8p15+dfsg-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://nwtime.org/ntp428p9_release/
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0252.html
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/NtpBug3072
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/SecurityNotice#Recent_Vulnerabilities
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94453
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037354
- https://bto.bluecoat.com/security-advisory/sa139
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbux03706en_us
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/633847
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbux03706en_us
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2016-7429
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-7429
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-7429
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-7429
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-7429
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-7429?
CVE-2016-7429 is a vulnerability in NTP (Network Time Protocol) that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (prevent communication with a source) by sending a response for a source to an interface the source does not use.
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7429?
The severity of CVE-2016-7429 is medium with a CVSS score of 3.7.
How does CVE-2016-7429 impact NTP?
CVE-2016-7429 changes the peer structure to the interface it receives the response from a source, which can lead to denial of service.
Which versions of NTP are affected by CVE-2016-7429?
NTP versions before 4.2.8p9 are affected by CVE-2016-7429.
How can I mitigate the CVE-2016-7429 vulnerability in NTP?
To mitigate the CVE-2016-7429 vulnerability in NTP, update to version 4.2.8p9 or later.
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