NTP: Network Time Protocol Daemon read_mru_list Denial of Service
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Network Time Protocol daemon (NTPD). Successful exploitation of the vulnerability can possibly lead to denial of service.
Extended Description
The read_mru_list function in NTP before 4.2.8p9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted mrulist query.
Affected Products
Ntp ntp
Short Name
NTP:READ-MRU-LIST-DOS
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
NTP
Keywords
CVE-2016-7434 Daemon Denial Network Protocol Service Time of read_mru_list
Release Date
12/13/2016
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3337
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Ntp
Hpe
CVSS Score
4.3