CVE-2023-26555: Medium severity ntp vulnerability

Published Apr 11, 2023
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Updated

praecisparse in ntpd/refclockpalisade.c in NTP 4.2.8p15 has an out-of-bounds write. Any attack method would be complex, e.g., with a manipulated GPS receiver.

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-26555?

The severity of CVE-2023-26555 is medium.

2

What is the affected software of CVE-2023-26555?

The affected software of CVE-2023-26555 is NTP 4.2.8p15.

3

How can CVE-2023-26555 be exploited?

Exploiting CVE-2023-26555 would require a complex attack method, such as manipulating a GPS receiver.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-26555?

There is no available fix for CVE-2023-26555 at the moment. It is recommended to follow any updates or patches provided by the vendor.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-26555?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-26555 on the following references: [Link 1](https://github.com/spwpun/ntp-4.2.8p15-cves/blob/main/CVE-2023-26555), [Link 2](https://github.com/spwpun/ntp-4.2.8p15-cves/issues/1#issuecomment-1506546409), [Link 3](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IY2SVYH4MKPAXEYHCCXD3Z6VGINLSVHK/)

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