CVE-2017-6458: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 27, 2017
·
Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

Multiple buffer overflows in the ctlput functions in NTP before 4.2.8p10 and 4.3.x before 4.3.94 allow remote authenticated users to have unspecified impact via a long variable.

Launchpad

ntp. Multiple issues were addressed by updating to version 4.2.8p10

Credit

Cure53, Matthew Van Gundy(Cisco)

Affected Software

34 affected componentsFixes available
debian/ntp
1:4.2.8p15+dfsg-1
Siemens SIMATIC NET CP 443-1 OPC UA
Apple macOS High Sierra<10.13
10.13
NTP ntp<4.2.8
NTP ntp>=4.3.0<4.3.94
NTP ntp=4.2.8
NTP ntp=4.2.8-p1
NTP ntp=4.2.8-p1-beta1
NTP ntp=4.2.8-p1-beta2
NTP ntp=4.2.8-p1-beta3
NTP ntp=4.2.8-p1-beta4
NTP ntp=4.2.8-p1-beta5
NTP ntp=4.2.8-p1-rc1
NTP ntp=4.2.8-p1-rc2
NTP ntp=4.2.8-p2
NTP ntp=4.2.8-p2-rc1
NTP ntp=4.2.8-p2-rc2
NTP ntp=4.2.8-p2-rc3
NTP ntp=4.2.8-p3
NTP ntp=4.2.8-p3-rc1
NTP ntp=4.2.8-p3-rc2
NTP ntp=4.2.8-p3-rc3
NTP ntp=4.2.8-p4
NTP ntp=4.2.8-p5
NTP ntp=4.2.8-p6
NTP ntp=4.2.8-p7
NTP ntp=4.2.8-p8
NTP ntp=4.2.8-p9
HPE Hpux-ntp<c.4.2.8.4.0
Apple iOS and macOS>=10.8.0<10.13
Siemens Simatic Net Cp 443-1 Opc Ua Firmware
Siemens SIMATIC NET CP 443-1 OPC UA
All of the following
Siemens Simatic Net Cp 443-1 Opc Ua Firmware
Siemens SIMATIC NET CP 443-1 OPC UA

Event History

Mar 27, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:38 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:21 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-6458?

CVE-2017-6458 is a vulnerability in NTP that allows remote authenticated users to have unspecified impact via a long variable.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6458?

CVE-2017-6458 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

3

How can I fix CVE-2017-6458?

To fix CVE-2017-6458, update NTP to version 4.2.8p10 or later.

4

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-6458?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-6458 at the following references: [http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/NtpBug3379](http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/NtpBug3379), [http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/SecurityNotice#March_2017_ntp_4_2_8p10_NTP_Secu](http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/SecurityNotice#March_2017_ntp_4_2_8p10_NTP_Secu), [http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038123](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038123).

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2017-6458?

The CWE for CVE-2017-6458 is CWE-119 (Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer).

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