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CVE-2016-4957

HIGH · CVSS 7.5 EPSS 44.94%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2016-07-05 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5. Its EPSS score suggests a 44.9% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. It may be remotely exploitable. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2016-4957
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.5
EPSS
44.94%

Original NVD Description

ntpd in NTP before 4.2.8p8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a crypto-NAK packet. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2016-1547.