CVE-2018-7182
7.5
HIGH
CVSS 3.1
EPSS 11.1%
Description
The ctl_getitem method in ntpd in ntp-4.2.8p6 before 4.2.8p11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted mode 6 packet with a ntpd instance from 4.2.8p6 through 4.2.8p10.
How to fix CVE-2018-7182
To remediate CVE-2018-7182, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/ntp—upgrade to 1:4.2.8p11+dfsg-1 or later
- Debian/ntpsec—upgrade to 1.0.0+dfsg1-5 or later
Is CVE-2018-7182 being exploited?
Moderate — EPSS is 11.1%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.
Affected packages (2)
- from 0, < 1:4.2.8p11+dfsg-1
- from 0, < 1.0.0+dfsg1-5
CVSS scores
| Source | Version | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| osv | CVSS 3.1 | HIGH7.5 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |