CVE-2016-3988

Name: CVE-2016-3988
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-07-03T14:59:04.523+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3988 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the NTP time-server interface on Meinberg IMS-LANTIME M3000, IMS-LANTIME M1000, IMS-LANTIME M500, LANTIME M900, LANTIME M600, LANTIME M400, LANTIME M300, LANTIME M200, LANTIME M100, SyncFire 1100, and LCES devices with firmware before 6.20.004 allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, modify data, or cause a denial of service via a crafted parameter in a POST request.. EPSS estimates a 1.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the NTP time-server interface on Meinberg IMS-LANTIME M3000, IMS-LANTIME M1000, IMS-LANTIME M500, LANTIME M900, LANTIME M600, LANTIME M400, LANTIME M300, LANTIME M200, LANTIME M100, SyncFire 1100, and LCES devices with firmware before 6.20.004 allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, modify data, or cause a denial of service via a crafted parameter in a POST request.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.11%

61.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Meinberg	Ntp Server Firmware	<= 6.0
Meinberg	Ims-Lantime M1000	All versions
Meinberg	Ims-Lantime M3000	All versions
Meinberg	Ims-Lantime M500	All versions
Meinberg	Lantime M100	All versions
Meinberg	Lantime M200	All versions
Meinberg	Lantime M300	All versions
Meinberg	Lantime M400	All versions
Meinberg	Lantime M600	All versions
Meinberg	Lantime M900	All versions
Meinberg	Lces	All versions
Meinberg	Syncfire 1100	All versions

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-175-03Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-175-03Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jul 3, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3988?

How severe is CVE-2016-3988?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3988 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3988?

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