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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-26551
CVE-2023-26551:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A buffer overflow vulnerability was identified in NTP version 4.2.8p15, specifically in the mstolfp function within libntp/mstolfp.c. The vulnerability is characterized by an out-of-bounds write condition in the cp<cpdec while loop. This security flaw affects the libntp component, which serves as an upstream library that can impact various other components (GitHub CVE).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a buffer overflow error, specifically located in mstolfp.c:83. The issue resides in the libntp component, which is a fundamental library used by NTP-related tools. Importantly, while this vulnerability exists in a shared library component, it specifically affects the ntpq process rather than the main ntpd daemon (GitHub Issue).
Impact
The vulnerability can potentially lead to code execution and denial of service conditions. The impact is primarily limited to the ntpq utility, which is a query tool for NTP servers, rather than affecting the core ntpd service (GitHub CVE).
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