CVE-2018-7182

ntp: buffer read overrun leads information leak in ctl_getitem()

Published Mar 6, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 28.8% KEV · Not listed
Description
The ctl_getitem method in ntpd in ntp-4.2.8p6 before 4.2.8p11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted mode 6 packet with a ntpd instance from 4.2.8p6 through 4.2.8p10.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

Sign in to view the affected projects.

Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-18924 The ctl_getitem method in ntpd in ntp-4.2.8p6 before 4.2.8p11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted mode 6 packet with a ntpd instance from 4.2.8p6 through 4.2.8p10.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3707-1 NTP vulnerabilities
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.08143}

epss

{'score': 0.14416}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 6:24 AM
Reserved
Feb 16, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 6, 2018, 8:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:02 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Feb 27, 2018, 12:00 AM