CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-6462

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

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

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to unauthorized access or system destabilization by local users, posing a threat to the integrity and availability of NTP services.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update NTP to version 4.2.8p10 or 4.3.94 and to monitor access to the /dev/datum device to minimize risk.

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Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS