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
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ntp | Ntp | <= 4.2.8 | P8 |
References
- http://nwtime.org/ntp428p9_release/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/NtpBug3067Issue Tracking, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/633847Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://nwtime.org/ntp428p9_release/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/NtpBug3067Issue Tracking, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/633847Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
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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