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CVE-2017-6462 Detail

Description

Buffer overflow in the legacy Datum Programmable Time Server (DPTS) refclock driver in NTP before 4.2.8p10 and 4.3.x before 4.3.94 allows local users to have unspecified impact via a crafted /dev/datum device.


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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:

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Hyperlink Resource
http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/NtpBug3388 Patch  Vendor Advisory 
http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/NtpBug3388 Patch  Vendor Advisory 
http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/SecurityNotice#March_2017_ntp_4_2_8p10_NTP_Secu Vendor Advisory 
http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Main/SecurityNotice#March_2017_ntp_4_2_8p10_NTP_Secu Vendor Advisory 
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97045 Third Party Advisory  VDB Entry 
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97045 Third Party Advisory  VDB Entry 
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038123 Third Party Advisory  VDB Entry 
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038123 Third Party Advisory  VDB Entry 
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3071
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3071
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0855
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0855
https://security.FreeBSD.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-17:03.ntp.asc
https://security.FreeBSD.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-17:03.ntp.asc
https://support.apple.com/HT208144
https://support.apple.com/HT208144
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbux03962en_us
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbux03962en_us
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3707-2/
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3707-2/

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer cwe source acceptance level NIST  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2017-6462
NVD Published Date:
03/27/2017
NVD Last Modified:
11/20/2024
Source:
MITRE