CVE-2018-7183
UnknownEPSS 10.78%
Last modified
CVE-2018-7183 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the decodearr function in ntpq in ntp 4.2.8p6 through 4.2.8p10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging an ntpq query and sending a response with a crafted array.. EPSS estimates a 10.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in the decodearr function in ntpq in ntp 4.2.8p6 through 4.2.8p10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging an ntpq query and sending a response with a crafted array.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ntp | Ntp | 4.2.8 | P10 |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 10.3 | — |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 10.4 | — |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 11.1 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 17.10 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 | — |
| Netapp | Element Software | All versions | — |
References
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/NtpBug3414Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103351Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://security.FreeBSD.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-18:02.ntp.ascThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201805-12Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180626-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3707-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3707-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.synology.com/support/security/Synology_SA_18_13Third Party Advisory
- http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/NtpBug3414Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103351Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://security.FreeBSD.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-18:02.ntp.ascThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201805-12Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180626-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3707-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3707-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.synology.com/support/security/Synology_SA_18_13Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-7183?
Buffer overflow in the decodearr function in ntpq in ntp 4.2.8p6 through 4.2.8p10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging an ntpq query and sending a response with a crafted array.
How severe is CVE-2018-7183?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-7183 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 10.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7183?
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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