Multiple vulnerabilities in ntp

1) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU76002

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-26555

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within praecis_parse() function in ntpd/refclock_palisade.c. An attacker with physical proximity to device can trigger an out-of-bounds write error by manipulating the GPS receiver and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ntp: 4.2.8 - 4.2.8p15

CPE2.3

External links

https://github.com/spwpun/ntp-4.2.8p15-cves/blob/main/CVE-2023-26555
https://github.com/spwpun/ntp-4.2.8p15-cves/issues/1#issuecomment-1506546409

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU76001

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-26554

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within mstolfp in libntp/mstolfp.c. A remote attacker with control over a malicious NTP server can trick the victim into connecting to it, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system via the client ntpq process.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ntp: 4.2.8 - 4.2.8p15

CPE2.3

External links

https://github.com/spwpun/ntp-4.2.8p15-cves/blob/main/CVE-2023-26554
https://github.com/spwpun/ntp-4.2.8p15-cves/issues/1#issuecomment-1506667321

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU76000

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-26553

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within mstolfp in libntp/mstolfp.c. A remote attacker with control over a malicious NTP server can trick the victim into connecting to it, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system via the client ntpq process.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ntp: 4.2.8 - 4.2.8p15

CPE2.3

External links

https://github.com/spwpun/ntp-4.2.8p15-cves/blob/main/CVE-2023-26553
https://github.com/spwpun/ntp-4.2.8p15-cves/issues/1#issuecomment-1506667321

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

4) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU75999

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-26552

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within mstolfp in libntp/mstolfp.c. A remote attacker with control over a malicious NTP server can trick the victim into connecting to it, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system via the client ntpq process.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ntp: 4.2.8 - 4.2.8p15

CPE2.3

External links

https://github.com/spwpun/ntp-4.2.8p15-cves/blob/main/CVE-2023-26552
https://github.com/spwpun/ntp-4.2.8p15-cves/issues/1#issuecomment-1506667321

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

5) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU75998

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-26551

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within mstolfp in libntp/mstolfp.c. A remote attacker with control over a malicious NTP server can trick the victim into connecting to it, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system via the client ntpq process.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ntp: 4.2.8 - 4.2.8p15

CPE2.3

External links

https://github.com/spwpun/ntp-4.2.8p15-cves/blob/main/CVE-2023-26551
https://github.com/spwpun/ntp-4.2.8p15-cves/issues/1#issuecomment-1506667321

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

Risk	Medium
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	5
CVE-ID	CVE-2023-26555 CVE-2023-26554 CVE-2023-26553 CVE-2023-26552 CVE-2023-26551
CWE-ID	CWE-787
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software	ntp Server applications / Other server solutions
Vendor	ntp.org