CVE-2015-7852
MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 12.38%
Last modified
CVE-2015-7852 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. ntpq in NTP 4.2.x before 4.2.8p4, and 4.3.x before 4.3.77 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted mode 6 response packets.. EPSS estimates a 12.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
ntpq in NTP 4.2.x before 4.2.8p4, and 4.3.x before 4.3.77 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted mode 6 response packets.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/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 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| 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 |
| Oracle | Linux | 6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.3 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.7 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.3 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.5 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.7 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.3 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.7 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0780.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2583.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/NtpBug2919Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3388Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77288Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033951Third 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://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0780.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2583.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/NtpBug2919Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3388Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77288Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033951Third 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-2015-7852?
ntpq in NTP 4.2.x before 4.2.8p4, and 4.3.x before 4.3.77 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted mode 6 response packets.
How severe is CVE-2015-7852?
CVE-2015-7852 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 12.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7852?
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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