CVE-2016-7434

ntp: read_mru_list() does inadequate incoming packet checks

Published Jan 13, 2017 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 53.1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The read_mru_list function in NTP before 4.2.8p9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted mrulist query.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Source ID Title
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3349-1 NTP vulnerabilities
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 1:57 AM
Reserved
Sep 9, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 13, 2017, 4:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:53 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Nov 21, 2016, 12:00 AM