CVE-2016-2518

high-risk
Published 2017-01-30

The MATCH_ASSOC function in NTP before version 4.2.8p9 and 4.3.x before 4.3.92 allows remote attackers to cause an out-of-bounds reference via an addpeer request with a large hmode value.

Do I need to act?

~
2.0% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
5
CVSS 5.3/10 Medium
NETWORK / LOW complexity

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high-risk
Severity 21/34 · High
Exploitability 5/34 · Minimal
Exposure 31/34 · Critical