CVE-2023-26554: 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 '\0' character. 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
1
What is the severity of CVE-2023-26554?
The severity of CVE-2023-26554 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.6.
2
What is the affected software of CVE-2023-26554?
The affected software of CVE-2023-26554 is NTP version 4.2.8-p15.
3
How can an adversary attack CVE-2023-26554?
An adversary may be able to attack a client ntpq process, but cannot attack ntpd.
4
Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-26554?
Yes, a fix for CVE-2023-26554 is available.
5
What is the CWE ID of CVE-2023-26554?
The CWE ID of CVE-2023-26554 is CWE-787.