CVE-2016-6301

High

Description

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.

SeverityHigh

CVSS7.5

Exploit probability—

ProductBusybox

PublishedDec 9, 2016

First seenDec 9, 2016

Weakness typeCWE-835CWE-835

How to fix

Update

busybox busybox1.25.1 or later

Vendor advisories

security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-05

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
busybox busybox	v < 1.25.1	1.25.1

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