CVE-2015-8158
UnknownEPSS 7.61%
Last modified
CVE-2015-8158 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The getresponse function in ntpq in NTP versions before 4.2.8p9 and 4.3.x before 4.3.90 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via crafted packets with incorrect values.. EPSS estimates a 7.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The getresponse function in ntpq in NTP versions before 4.2.8p9 and 4.3.x before 4.3.90 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via crafted packets with incorrect values.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4.3.10 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.48 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.3.49 | — |
Showing 50 of 90 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/NtpBug2948Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/81814Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/718152Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/NtpBug2948Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/81814Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- 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-2015-8158?
The getresponse function in ntpq in NTP versions before 4.2.8p9 and 4.3.x before 4.3.90 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via crafted packets with incorrect values.
How severe is CVE-2015-8158?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8158 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8158?
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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