CVE-2016-7429: Low severity NTP ntp vulnerability

Published Jan 13, 2017
·
Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

NTP before 4.2.8p9 changes the peer structure to the interface it receives the response from a source, which 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.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
debian/ntp
1:4.2.8p15+dfsg-1
NTP ntp<=4.2.8

Event History

Jan 13, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:21 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Dec 12, 58332
Event
02:35 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7429?

The severity of CVE-2016-7429 is medium with a CVSS score of 3.7.

3

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.

4

Which versions of NTP are affected by CVE-2016-7429?

NTP versions before 4.2.8p9 are affected by CVE-2016-7429.

5

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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