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CVE-2016-6301
HIGH · CVSS 7.5
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2016-12-09T20:59:01.827 · Last modified 2026-06-17T00:50:46.940

Summary

The recv_and_process_client_pkt function in networking/ntpd.c in busybox allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and bandwidth consumption) via a forged NTP packet, which triggers a communication loop.

Affected products

busybox — busybox

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References

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