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

EPSS Probability
3.48%

87.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
NtpNtp4.1.2
NtpNtp<= 4.2.8P5
NtpNtp4.3.0
NtpNtp4.3.1
NtpNtp4.3.2
NtpNtp4.3.3
NtpNtp4.3.4
NtpNtp4.3.5
NtpNtp4.3.6
NtpNtp4.3.7
NtpNtp4.3.8
NtpNtp4.3.9
NtpNtp4.3.10
NtpNtp4.3.11
NtpNtp4.3.12
NtpNtp4.3.13
NtpNtp4.3.14
NtpNtp4.3.15
NtpNtp4.3.16
NtpNtp4.3.17
NtpNtp4.3.18
NtpNtp4.3.19
NtpNtp4.3.20
NtpNtp4.3.21
NtpNtp4.3.22
NtpNtp4.3.23
NtpNtp4.3.24
NtpNtp4.3.25
NtpNtp4.3.26
NtpNtp4.3.27
NtpNtp4.3.28
NtpNtp4.3.29
NtpNtp4.3.30
NtpNtp4.3.31
NtpNtp4.3.32
NtpNtp4.3.33
NtpNtp4.3.34
NtpNtp4.3.35
NtpNtp4.3.36
NtpNtp4.3.37
NtpNtp4.3.38
NtpNtp4.3.39
NtpNtp4.3.40
NtpNtp4.3.41
NtpNtp4.3.42
NtpNtp4.3.43
NtpNtp4.3.44
NtpNtp4.3.45
NtpNtp4.3.46
NtpNtp4.3.47

Showing 50 of 103 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

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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Source: NVD / NIST