CVE-2010-0294
UnknownEPSS 2.72%
Last modified
CVE-2010-0294 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. chronyd in Chrony before 1.23.1, and possibly 1.24-pre1, generates a syslog message for each unauthorized cmdmon packet, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (disk consumption) via a large number of invalid packets.. EPSS estimates a 2.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
chronyd in Chrony before 1.23.1, and possibly 1.24-pre1, generates a syslog message for each unauthorized cmdmon packet, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (disk consumption) via a large number of invalid packets.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tuxfamily | Chrony | <= 1.23-pre1 |
| Tuxfamily | Chrony | 1.18 |
| Tuxfamily | Chrony | 1.19 |
| Tuxfamily | Chrony | 1.19-1 |
| Tuxfamily | Chrony | 1.19.99.1 |
| Tuxfamily | Chrony | 1.19.99.2 |
| Tuxfamily | Chrony | 1.19.99.3 |
| Tuxfamily | Chrony | 1.20 |
| Tuxfamily | Chrony | 1.21 |
| Tuxfamily | Chrony | 1.21-pre1 |
| Tuxfamily | Chrony | 1.24-pre1 |
References
- http://chrony.tuxfamily.org/News.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38428Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38480Vendor Advisory
- http://chrony.tuxfamily.org/News.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38428Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38480Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2010-0294?
chronyd in Chrony before 1.23.1, and possibly 1.24-pre1, generates a syslog message for each unauthorized cmdmon packet, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (disk consumption) via a large number of invalid packets.
How severe is CVE-2010-0294?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-0294 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0294?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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