CVE-2023-26552: Medium severity ntp vulnerability
Published Apr 11, 2023
·Updated
mstolfp in libntp/mstolfp.c in NTP 4.2.8p15 has an out-of-bounds write when adding a decimal point. An adversary may be able to attack a client ntpq process, but cannot attack ntpd.
Affected Software
1 affected component
NTP ntp=4.2.8-p15
Event History
Apr 11, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is CVE-2023-26552?
CVE-2023-26552 is a vulnerability in NTP 4.2.8p15 that allows an out-of-bounds write when adding a decimal point.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2023-26552?
The severity of CVE-2023-26552 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.6.
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How can an adversary exploit CVE-2023-26552?
An adversary can potentially attack a client ntpq process, but cannot attack ntpd.
4
What is the affected software?
The affected software is NTP 4.2.8p15.
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Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-26552?
Yes, you can check the referenced link for more information on fixing CVE-2023-26552.