ntp up to 4.2.8p11 ntpd ctl_getitem Packet out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in ntp up to 4.2.8p11. This affects the function ctl_getitem of the component ntpd. The manipulation as part of Packet results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-7182. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in ntp up to 4.2.8p11 (Network Management Software). Affected is the function ctl_getitem of the component ntpd. The manipulation as part of a Packet leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The bug was discovered 02/28/2018. The weakness was presented 03/06/2018 with Qihoo 360 as confirmed posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-7182 since 02/16/2018. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. A authentication is necessary for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 107046 (FreeBSD : ntp -- multiple vulnerabilities (af485ef4-1c58-11e8-8477-d05099c0ae8c)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FreeBSD Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 43630 (Juniper Junos Multiple vulnerabilities in NTP (JSA10898)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (45846), Tenable (107046) and SecurityFocus (BID 103191†). See VDB-82983, VDB-114139, VDB-114140 and VDB-114137 for similar entries. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
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Nessus ID: 107046
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : ntp -- multiple vulnerabilities (af485ef4-1c58-11e8-8477-d05099c0ae8c)
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OpenVAS ID: 865719
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for ntp FEDORA-2018-de113aeac6
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Recommended: Upgrade
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02/16/2018 🔍
02/27/2018 +11 days 🔍
02/28/2018 +1 days 🔍
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03/06/2018 +6 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: SA_18_13⛔
Organization: Qihoo 360
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-7182 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-7182
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-114138

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SecurityFocus: 103191 - NTP CVE-2018-7182 Information Disclosure Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/07/2018 07:51
Updated: 12/08/2024 09:44
Changes: 03/07/2018 07:51 (75), 01/10/2020 20:58 (11), 02/17/2023 08:35 (4), 02/17/2023 08:40 (1), 12/08/2024 09:44 (15)
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