CVE-2017-6459

UnknownEPSS 0.41%

Last modified

CVE-2017-6459 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Windows installer for NTP before 4.2.8p10 and 4.3.x before 4.3.94 allows local users to have unspecified impact via vectors related to an argument with multiple null bytes.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Windows installer for NTP before 4.2.8p10 and 4.3.x before 4.3.94 allows local users to have unspecified impact via vectors related to an argument with multiple null bytes.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.41%

32.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
NtpNtp4.2.8P9
NtpNtp4.3.0
NtpNtp4.3.1
NtpNtp4.3.2
NtpNtp4.3.3
NtpNtp4.3.4
NtpNtp4.3.5
NtpNtp4.3.6
NtpNtp4.3.7
NtpNtp4.3.8
NtpNtp4.3.9
NtpNtp4.3.10
NtpNtp4.3.11
NtpNtp4.3.12
NtpNtp4.3.13
NtpNtp4.3.14
NtpNtp4.3.15
NtpNtp4.3.16
NtpNtp4.3.17
NtpNtp4.3.18
NtpNtp4.3.19
NtpNtp4.3.20
NtpNtp4.3.21
NtpNtp4.3.22
NtpNtp4.3.23
NtpNtp4.3.24
NtpNtp4.3.25
NtpNtp4.3.26
NtpNtp4.3.27
NtpNtp4.3.28
NtpNtp4.3.29
NtpNtp4.3.30
NtpNtp4.3.31
NtpNtp4.3.32
NtpNtp4.3.33
NtpNtp4.3.34
NtpNtp4.3.35
NtpNtp4.3.36
NtpNtp4.3.37
NtpNtp4.3.38
NtpNtp4.3.39
NtpNtp4.3.40
NtpNtp4.3.41
NtpNtp4.3.42
NtpNtp4.3.43
NtpNtp4.3.44
NtpNtp4.3.45
NtpNtp4.3.46
NtpNtp4.3.47
NtpNtp4.3.48

Showing 50 of 95 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6459?
The Windows installer for NTP before 4.2.8p10 and 4.3.x before 4.3.94 allows local users to have unspecified impact via vectors related to an argument with multiple null bytes.
How severe is CVE-2017-6459?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6459 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6459?
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