Improper input validation in Ntp

CVE-2018-8956

ntpd in ntp 4.2.8p10, 4.2.8p11, 4.2.8p12 and 4.2.8p13 allow remote attackers to prevent a broadcast client from synchronizing its clock with a broadcast NTP server via soofed mode 3 and mode 5 packets. The attacker must either be a part of the same broadcast network or control a slave in that broadcast network that can capture certain required packets on the attacker's behalf and send them to the attacker.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.030 (86.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L.

Affected products

  • Ntp — versions 4.2.8
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8956?
CVE-2018-8956 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ntp, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 5.3/10. Published 2020-05-06.
How severe is CVE-2018-8956?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.3 out of 10.