CVE-2017-6462

ntp: Buffer Overflow in DPTS Clock

Published Mar 27, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Buffer overflow in the legacy Datum Programmable Time Server (DPTS) refclock driver in NTP before 4.2.8p10 and 4.3.x before 4.3.94 allows local users to have unspecified impact via a crafted /dev/datum device.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-15519 Buffer overflow in the legacy Datum Programmable Time Server (DPTS) refclock driver in NTP before 4.2.8p10 and 4.3.x before 4.3.94 allows local users to have unspecified impact via a crafted /dev/datum device.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3349-1 NTP vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3707-2 NTP vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 3:33 PM
Reserved
Mar 3, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 27, 2017, 5:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:22 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Mar 21, 2017, 12:00 AM