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CVE-2016-7433

UnknownEPSS 9.76%

Last modified

CVE-2016-7433 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. NTP before 4.2.8p9 does not properly perform the initial sync calculations, which allows remote attackers to unspecified impact via unknown vectors, related to a "root distance that did not include the peer dispersion.". EPSS estimates a 9.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NTP before 4.2.8p9 does not properly perform the initial sync calculations, which allows remote attackers to unspecified impact via unknown vectors, related to a "root distance that did not include the peer dispersion."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
9.76%

94.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
NtpNtp<= 4.2.8P8

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7433?
NTP before 4.2.8p9 does not properly perform the initial sync calculations, which allows remote attackers to unspecified impact via unknown vectors, related to a "root distance that did not include the peer dispersion."
How severe is CVE-2016-7433?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7433 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7433?
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