Packages
- ntp - Network Time Protocol daemon and utility programs
Details
It was discovered that ntpq and ntpdc incorrectly handled some arguments.
An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause ntpq or ntpdc to crash,
execute arbitrary code, or escalate to higher privileges.
It was discovered that ntpq and ntpdc incorrectly handled some arguments.
An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause ntpq or ntpdc to crash,
execute arbitrary code, or escalate to higher privileges.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 16.04 xenial | ntp – 1:4.2.8p4+dfsg-3ubuntu5.10 | ||
| 14.04 trusty | ntp – 1:4.2.6.p5+dfsg-3ubuntu2.14.04.13+esm1 | ||
| 12.04 precise | ntp – 1:4.2.6.p3+dfsg-1ubuntu3.13 | ||
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