Oval Definition:oval:com.ubuntu.xenial:def:20164954000
Revision Date:2016-07-04Version:1
Title:CVE-2016-4954 on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (xenial) - low.
Description:The process_packet function in ntp_proto.c in ntpd in NTP 4.x before 4.2.8p8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (peer-variable modification) by sending spoofed packets from many source IP addresses in a certain scenario, as demonstrated by triggering an incorrect leap indication.
Family:unixClass:vulnerability
Status:Reference(s):CVE-2016-4954
Platform(s):Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
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Definition Synopsis
  • Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (xenial) is installed.
  • AND The 'ntp' package in xenial was vulnerable but has been fixed (note: '1:4.2.8p4+dfsg-3ubuntu5.3').
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