CVE-2015-7976
UnknownEPSS 3.48%
Last modified
CVE-2015-7976 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ntpq saveconfig command in NTP 4.1.2, 4.2.x before 4.2.8p6, 4.3, 4.3.25, 4.3.70, and 4.3.77 does not properly filter special characters, which allows attackers to cause unspecified impact via a crafted filename.. EPSS estimates a 3.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The ntpq saveconfig command in NTP 4.1.2, 4.2.x before 4.2.8p6, 4.3, 4.3.25, 4.3.70, and 4.3.77 does not properly filter special characters, which allows attackers to cause unspecified impact via a crafted filename.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.1.2 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | <= 4.2.8 | P5 |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.0 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.1 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.2 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.3 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.4 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.5 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.6 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.7 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.8 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.9 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.10 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.11 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.12 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.13 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.14 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.15 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.16 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.17 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.18 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.19 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.20 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.21 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.22 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.23 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.24 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.25 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.26 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.27 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.28 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.29 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.30 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.31 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.32 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.33 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.34 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.35 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.36 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.37 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.38 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.39 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.40 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.41 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.42 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.43 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.44 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.45 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.46 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.47 | — |
Showing 50 of 103 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00059.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00060.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00020.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00038.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00048.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00026.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00042.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-05/msg00114.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/NtpBug2938Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034782Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3096-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bto.bluecoat.com/security-advisory/sa113Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201607-15Third Party Advisory
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/718152Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00059.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00060.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00020.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00038.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00048.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00026.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00042.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-05/msg00114.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/NtpBug2938Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034782Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3096-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bto.bluecoat.com/security-advisory/sa113Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201607-15Third Party Advisory
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/718152Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-7976?
The ntpq saveconfig command in NTP 4.1.2, 4.2.x before 4.2.8p6, 4.3, 4.3.25, 4.3.70, and 4.3.77 does not properly filter special characters, which allows attackers to cause unspecified impact via a crafted filename.
How severe is CVE-2015-7976?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-7976 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7976?
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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