Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-6301
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.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Products affected by CVE-2016-6301
- cpe:2.3:a:busybox:busybox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Threat overview for CVE-2016-6301
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Top open port discovered on systems with this issue
80
IPs affected by CVE-2016-6301 928,328
Threat actors abusing to this issue?
Yes
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-6301
10.44%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 95 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-6301
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.8
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C |
10.0
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6.9
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NIST | |
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7.5
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
3.9
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3.6
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-6301
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-6301
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Sep/7
Full Disclosure: SEC Consult SA-20190904-0 :: Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco router series RV34X, RV26X and RV16X
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1363710
1363710 – (CVE-2016-6301) CVE-2016-6301 busybox: NTP server denial of service flawIssue Tracking;Third Party Advisory
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https://git.busybox.net/busybox/commit/?id=150dc7a2b483b8338a3e185c478b4b23ee884e71
busybox - BusyBox: The Swiss Army Knife of Embedded LinuxIssue Tracking;Patch
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153278/WAGO-852-Industrial-Managed-Switch-Series-Code-Execution-Hardcoded-Credentials.html
WAGO 852 Industrial Managed Switch Series Code Execution / Hardcoded Credentials ≈ Packet Storm
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/03/7
oss-security - CVE-2016-6301: busybox: NTP server denial of service flawMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Mar/15
Full Disclosure: SEC Consult SA-20200312-0 :: Authenticated Command Injection in Phoenix Contact TC Router & TC Cloud Client
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-05
BusyBox: Denial of Service (GLSA 201701-05) — Gentoo securityThird Party Advisory
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https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Sep/7
Bugtraq: SEC Consult SA-20190904-0 :: Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco router series RV34X, RV26X and RV16X
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154361/Cisco-Device-Hardcoded-Credentials-GNU-glibc-BusyBox.html
Cisco Device Hardcoded Credentials / GNU glibc / BusyBox ≈ Packet Storm
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Aug/20
Full Disclosure: SEC Consult SA-20200827-0 :: Multiple Vulnerabilities in ZTE mobile Hotspot MS910S
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92277
BusyBox 'networking/ntpd.c' Remote Denial of Service VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Jun/14
Bugtraq: SEC Consult SA-20190612-0 :: Multiple vulnerabilities in WAGO 852 Industrial Managed Switch Series
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Jun/18
Full Disclosure: SEC Consult SA-20190612-0 :: Multiple vulnerabilities in WAGO 852 Industrial Managed Switch Series
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