CVE-2018-8956

ntp: ntpd allows remote attackers to prevent a broadcast client from synchronizing its clock

Published May 6, 2020 CVSS 3.1 · 5.3 Medium EPSS 3.1% KEV · Not listed
Description
ntpd in ntp 4.2.8p10, 4.2.8p11, 4.2.8p12 and 4.2.8p13 allow remote attackers to prevent a broadcast client from synchronizing its clock with a broadcast NTP server via soofed mode 3 and mode 5 packets. The attacker must either be a part of the same broadcast network or control a slave in that broadcast network that can capture certain required packets on the attacker's behalf and send them to the attacker.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-20563 ntpd in ntp 4.2.8p10, 4.2.8p11, 4.2.8p12 and 4.2.8p13 allow remote attackers to prevent a broadcast client from synchronizing its clock with a broadcast NTP server via soofed mode 3 and mode 5 packets. The attacker must either be a part of the same broadcast network or control a slave in that broadcast network that can capture certain required packets on the attacker's behalf and send them to the attacker.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 7:10 AM
Reserved
Mar 23, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 6, 2020, 7:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:05 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
May 6, 2020, 12:00 AM