CVE-2013-5211
Overview
CVE-2013-5211 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting opensuse opensuse. It was published on January 2, 2014.
Technical Description
The monlist feature in ntp_request.c in ntpd in NTP before 4.2.7p26 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (traffic amplification) via forged (1) REQ_MON_GETLIST or (2) REQ_MON_GETLIST_1 requests, as exploited in the wild in December 2013.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from opensuse. Update opensuse to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ntp | ntp | >= 0, < 4.2.7 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-5211?
CVE-2013-5211 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting opensuse opensuse. It was published on January 2, 2014.
How severe is CVE-2013-5211?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-5211?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from opensuse. Update opensuse to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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