CVE-2015-7849
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 16.85%
Last modified
CVE-2015-7849 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Use-after-free vulnerability in ntpd in NTP 4.2.x before 4.2.8p4, and 4.3.x before 4.3.77 allows remote authenticated users to possibly execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted packets.. EPSS estimates a 16.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in ntpd in NTP 4.2.x before 4.2.8p4, and 4.3.x before 4.3.77 allows remote authenticated users to possibly execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted packets.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ntp | Ntp | >= 4.2.0, < 4.2.8 |
| Ntp | Ntp | >= 4.3.0, < 4.3.77 |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.2.8 |
| Netapp | Oncommand Balance | All versions |
| Netapp | Oncommand Performance Manager | All versions |
| Netapp | Oncommand Unified Manager | All versions |
| Netapp | Clustered Data Ontap | All versions |
| Netapp | Data Ontap | All versions |
References
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/NtpBug2916Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77276Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033951Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1274257Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201607-15Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20171004-0001/Third Party Advisory
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/NtpBug2916Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77276Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033951Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1274257Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201607-15Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20171004-0001/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-7849?
Use-after-free vulnerability in ntpd in NTP 4.2.x before 4.2.8p4, and 4.3.x before 4.3.77 allows remote authenticated users to possibly execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted packets.
How severe is CVE-2015-7849?
CVE-2015-7849 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 16.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7849?
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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