CVE-2023-26553
First published: Tue Apr 11 2023(Updated: )
mstolfp in libntp/mstolfp.c in NTP 4.2.8p15 has an out-of-bounds write when copying the trailing number. 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 vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-26553.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-26553?
The severity of CVE-2023-26553 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.6.
How does CVE-2023-26553 affect NTP?
CVE-2023-26553 affects NTP version 4.2.8p15.
What is the CWE ID associated with CVE-2023-26553?
The CWE ID associated with CVE-2023-26553 is CWE-787.
Is it possible to attack ntpd with CVE-2023-26553?
An adversary may be able to attack a client ntpq process, but cannot attack ntpd.
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/ntp
- canonical/ntp ntp
- version/ntp ntp/4.2.8-p15