CVE-2016-4954

NameCVE-2016-4954
DescriptionThe process_packet function in ntp_proto.c in ntpd in NTP 4.x before 4.2.8p8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (peer-variable modification) by sending spoofed packets from many source IP addresses in a certain scenario, as demonstrated by triggering an incorrect leap indication.
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Vulnerable and fixed packages

The table below lists information on source packages.

Source PackageReleaseVersionStatus
ntp (PTS)bullseye1:4.2.8p15+dfsg-1fixed

The information below is based on the following data on fixed versions.

PackageTypeReleaseFixed VersionUrgencyOriginDebian Bugs
ntpsource(unstable)1:4.2.8p8+dfsg-1

Notes

[jessie] - ntp <no-dsa> (Minor issue)
[wheezy] - ntp <no-dsa> (Minor issue)
http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/SecurityNotice#June_2016_ntp_4_2_8p8_NTP_Securi
http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/NtpBug3044

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