The recv_and_process_client_pkt function in networking/ntpd.c in busybox allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and bandwidth consumption) via a forged NTP packet, which triggers a communication loop.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.5
- CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H)
- CVSS 3.0 Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H)
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Linux | alpine-linux-upgrade-busybox | Sep 20, 2017 | Dec 9, 2016 | |
| Debian | debian-upgrade-busybox | Jul 30, 2024 | Dec 9, 2016 | |
| Gentoo Linux | gentoo-linux-upgrade-sys-apps-busybox | Oct 30, 2017 | Dec 9, 2016 | |
| Redhat_linux | no-fix-redhat-rpm-package | Jul 9, 2025 | Aug 3, 2016 | |
| Suse | — | suse-upgrade-busyboxsuse-upgrade-busybox-static | Jan 21, 2022 | Dec 9, 2016 |
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