CVE-2017-6460: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 27, 2017
·
Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

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

Stack-based buffer overflow in the reslist function in ntpq in NTP before 4.2.8p10 and 4.3.x before 4.3.94 allows remote servers have unspecified impact via a long flagstr variable in a restriction list response.

Credit

Cure53, Matthew Van Gundy(Cisco)

Affected Software

97 affected componentsFixes available
debian/ntp
1:4.2.8p15+dfsg-1
Apple macOS High Sierra<10.13
10.13
NTP ntp=4.2.8-p9
NTP ntp=4.3.0
NTP ntp=4.3.1
NTP ntp=4.3.2
NTP ntp=4.3.3
NTP ntp=4.3.4
NTP ntp=4.3.5
NTP ntp=4.3.6
NTP ntp=4.3.7
NTP ntp=4.3.8
NTP ntp=4.3.9
NTP ntp=4.3.10
NTP ntp=4.3.11
NTP ntp=4.3.12
NTP ntp=4.3.13
NTP ntp=4.3.14
NTP ntp=4.3.15
NTP ntp=4.3.16
NTP ntp=4.3.17
NTP ntp=4.3.18
NTP ntp=4.3.19
NTP ntp=4.3.20
NTP ntp=4.3.21
NTP ntp=4.3.22
NTP ntp=4.3.23
NTP ntp=4.3.24
NTP ntp=4.3.25
NTP ntp=4.3.26
NTP ntp=4.3.27
NTP ntp=4.3.28
NTP ntp=4.3.29
NTP ntp=4.3.30
NTP ntp=4.3.31
NTP ntp=4.3.32
NTP ntp=4.3.33
NTP ntp=4.3.34
NTP ntp=4.3.35
NTP ntp=4.3.36
NTP ntp=4.3.37
NTP ntp=4.3.38
NTP ntp=4.3.39
NTP ntp=4.3.40
NTP ntp=4.3.41
NTP ntp=4.3.42
NTP ntp=4.3.43
NTP ntp=4.3.44
NTP ntp=4.3.45
NTP ntp=4.3.46
NTP ntp=4.3.47
NTP ntp=4.3.48
NTP ntp=4.3.49
NTP ntp=4.3.50
NTP ntp=4.3.51
NTP ntp=4.3.52
NTP ntp=4.3.53
NTP ntp=4.3.54
NTP ntp=4.3.55
NTP ntp=4.3.56
NTP ntp=4.3.57
NTP ntp=4.3.58
NTP ntp=4.3.59
NTP ntp=4.3.60
NTP ntp=4.3.61
NTP ntp=4.3.62
NTP ntp=4.3.63
NTP ntp=4.3.64
NTP ntp=4.3.65
NTP ntp=4.3.66
NTP ntp=4.3.67
NTP ntp=4.3.68
NTP ntp=4.3.69
NTP ntp=4.3.70
NTP ntp=4.3.71
NTP ntp=4.3.72
NTP ntp=4.3.73
NTP ntp=4.3.74
NTP ntp=4.3.75
NTP ntp=4.3.76
NTP ntp=4.3.77
NTP ntp=4.3.78
NTP ntp=4.3.79
NTP ntp=4.3.80
NTP ntp=4.3.81
NTP ntp=4.3.82
NTP ntp=4.3.83
NTP ntp=4.3.84
NTP ntp=4.3.85
NTP ntp=4.3.86
NTP ntp=4.3.87
NTP ntp=4.3.88
NTP ntp=4.3.89
NTP ntp=4.3.90
NTP ntp=4.3.91
NTP ntp=4.3.92
NTP ntp=4.3.93

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6460?

CVE-2017-6460 is a high severity vulnerability associated with a stack-based buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-6460?

To fix CVE-2017-6460, update your NTP installation to version 4.2.8p10 or newer.

3

What impact does CVE-2017-6460 have on systems?

CVE-2017-6460 could allow remote servers to have an unspecified impact on vulnerable systems.

4

Which versions of NTP are affected by CVE-2017-6460?

Versions of NTP prior to 4.2.8p10 and all 4.3.x versions before 4.3.94 are affected by CVE-2017-6460.

5

Is CVE-2017-6460 related to remote attacks?

Yes, CVE-2017-6460 enables potential remote exploits due to its buffer overflow vulnerability.

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