The recv_and_process_client_pkt function in networking/ntpd.c in busybox allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and bandwidth consumption) via a forged NTP packet, which triggers a communication loop.
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
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EUVD |
EUVD-2016-7230 | The recv_and_process_client_pkt function in networking/ntpd.c in busybox allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and bandwidth consumption) via a forged NTP packet, which triggers a communication loop. |
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History
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:15:00 +0000
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| Weaknesses | CWE-835 | |
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cvssV3_1
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2025-12-04T16:45:40.416Z
Reserved: 2016-07-26T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2016-6301
Updated: 2024-08-06T01:22:20.879Z
Status : Deferred
Published: 2016-12-09T20:59:01.827
Modified: 2025-12-04T17:15:50.647
Link: CVE-2016-6301
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