CVE-2023-26551
First published: Tue Apr 11 2023(Updated: )
mstolfp in libntp/mstolfp.c in NTP 4.2.8p15 has an out-of-bounds write in the cp<cpdec while loop. An adversary may be able to attack a client ntpq process, but cannot attack ntpd.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| NTP ntp | =4.2.8-p15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-26551?
The severity of CVE-2023-26551 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.6.
How does CVE-2023-26551 affect NTP?
CVE-2023-26551 affects NTP version 4.2.8p15.
What is the CWE ID of CVE-2023-26551?
The CWE ID of CVE-2023-26551 is CWE-787.
What is the fix for CVE-2023-26551?
To fix CVE-2023-26551, upgrade NTP to version 4.2.8p16 or later.
Is it possible to attack the ntpq process with CVE-2023-26551?
No, an adversary cannot attack the ntpq process with CVE-2023-26551.
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/ntp
- canonical/ntp ntp
- version/ntp ntp/4.2.8-p15