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CVE-2015-5146

5.3 · MEDIUM

ntpd in ntp before 4.2.8p3 with remote configuration enabled allows remote authenticated users with knowledge of the configuration password and access to a computer entrusted to perform remote conf…

Published Aug 24, 2017CWE-20EPSS 4.91%

Overview

CVE-2015-5146 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 24, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

ntpd in ntp before 4.2.8p3 with remote configuration enabled allows remote authenticated users with knowledge of the configuration password and access to a computer entrusted to perform remote configuration to cause a denial of service (service crash) via a NULL byte in a crafted configuration directive packet.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refbugs.ntp.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2853Reflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-November/170926.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-October/169167.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-September/166992.htmlRefsupport.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/SecurityNotice#March_2017_ntp_4_2_8p10_NTP_SecuRefwww.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3388Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/75589Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1034168Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1238136Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/201509-01

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5146?

CVE-2015-5146 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 24, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2015-5146?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-5146?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2015-5146?

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