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CVE-2018-7185 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2018-7185: The protocol engine in ntp 4.2.6 before 4.2.8p11 allows a remote attackers to cause a denial of service (disruption) by continually sending a packet with a zero-origin timestamp and source IP address of the "other side" of an interleaved association causing the victim ntpd to reset its association.

Affects 1 Linux release across 1 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2018-7185 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • ntp→ fixed in1:4.2.8p11+dfsg-1urgency: low
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y ntp
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