Packages
- linuxptp - Precision Time Protocol (PTP, IEEE1588) implementation for Linux
Details
It was discovered that Linux PTP did not properly perform a length check
when forwarding a PTP message between ports. A remote attacker could
possibly use this issue to access sensitive information, execute
arbitrary code, or cause a denial of service.
It was discovered that Linux PTP did not properly perform a length check
when forwarding a PTP message between ports. A remote attacker could
possibly use this issue to access sensitive information, execute
arbitrary code, or cause a denial of service.
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 20.04 LTS focal | linuxptp – 1.9.2-1ubuntu0.1 | ||
| 18.04 LTS bionic | linuxptp – 1.8-1ubuntu0.1 | ||
| 16.04 LTS xenial | linuxptp – 1.6-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | ||
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