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| GEN:SID | 1:312 |
| Message | EXPLOIT ntpdx overflow attempt |
| Summary | This event is generated when an attempt to exploit a buffer overflow condition in ntpd is made. |
| Impact | Serious. System compromize presenting the attacker with the opportunity to gain remote access to the victim host or execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the superuser account. |
| Detailed Information | Some versions of the Network Time Protocol Daemon (ntpd) are vulnerable to a buffer overflow condition which can present the attacker with a root shell. Ntp is used to synchronize system time with a time server. This may also be used on various network devices. Affected Versions: ntpd versions prior to an including 4.0.99k xntpd and xntp3 |
| Affected Systems | |
| Attack Scenarios | Exploit scripts are available |
| Ease of Attack | Simple. Exploits are available. |
| Corrective Action | Upgrade to the latest non-affected version of the software. Apply vendor supplied patches. |
| Additional References | CVE: http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2001-0414 Bugtraq: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2540 |
| Rule References | arachnids: 492 bugtraq: 2540 cve: 2001-0414 nessus: 10647 |
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DID:769302
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