CVE-2016-7429
3.7
LOW
CVSS 3.1
EPSS 5.2%
Description
NTP before 4.2.8p9 changes the peer structure to the interface it receives the response from a source, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (prevent communication with a source) by sending a response for a source to an interface the source does not use.
How to fix CVE-2016-7429
To remediate CVE-2016-7429, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/ntp—upgrade to 1:4.2.8p9+dfsg-1 or later
Is CVE-2016-7429 being exploited?
Moderate — EPSS is 5.2%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.
Affected packages (1)
- from 0, < 1:4.2.8p9+dfsg-1
CVSS scores
| Source | Version | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| osv | CVSS 3.1 | LOW3.7 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L |