CVE-2016-4954
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 13.31%
Last modified
CVE-2016-4954 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The process_packet function in ntp_proto.c in ntpd in NTP 4.x before 4.2.8p8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (peer-variable modification) by sending spoofed packets from many source IP addresses in a certain scenario, as demonstrated by triggering an incorrect leap indication.. EPSS estimates a 13.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The process_packet function in ntp_proto.c in ntpd in NTP 4.x before 4.2.8p8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (peer-variable modification) by sending spoofed packets from many source IP addresses in a certain scenario, as demonstrated by triggering an incorrect leap indication.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ntp | Ntp | >= 4.2.0, < 4.2.8 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | >= 4.3.0, < 4.3.93 | — |
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.2.8 | — |
| Oracle | Solaris | 10 | — |
| Oracle | Solaris | 11.3 | — |
| Suse | Manager | 2.1 | — |
| Suse | Manager Proxy | 2.1 | — |
| Suse | Openstack Cloud | 5 | — |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.1 | — |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 | — |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 12 | Sp1 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 11 | Sp2 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 12 | Sp1 |
| Siemens | Simatic Net Cp 443-1 Opc Ua Firmware | All versions | — |
| Siemens | Tim 4r-Ie Firmware | All versions | — |
| Siemens | Tim 4r-Ie Dnp3 Firmware | All versions | — |
References
- http://bugs.ntp.org/3044Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00018.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00023.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00024.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00028.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00040.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/NtpBug3044Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/SecurityNoticeVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/321640Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036037Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-211752.pdfThird Party Advisory
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-497656.pdfThird Party Advisory
- https://security.FreeBSD.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-16:24.ntp.ascThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201607-15Third Party Advisory
- https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-103-11Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://bugs.ntp.org/3044Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00018.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00023.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00024.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00028.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00040.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/NtpBug3044Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/SecurityNoticeVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/321640Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036037Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-211752.pdfThird Party Advisory
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-497656.pdfThird Party Advisory
- https://security.FreeBSD.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-16:24.ntp.ascThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201607-15Third Party Advisory
- https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-103-11Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-4954?
The process_packet function in ntp_proto.c in ntpd in NTP 4.x before 4.2.8p8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (peer-variable modification) by sending spoofed packets from many source IP addresses in a certain scenario, as demonstrated by triggering an incorrect leap indication.
How severe is CVE-2016-4954?
CVE-2016-4954 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 13.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4954?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2016-4954?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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