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CVE-2016-4954
HIGH · CVSS 7.5
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2016-07-05T01:59:01.267 · Last modified 2026-06-17T00:48:29.467

Summary

The 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.

Affected products

ntp — ntp

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References

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