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CVE-2016-7429

LOW · CVSS 3.7 EPSS 7.42%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2017-01-13 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a low severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.7. It may be remotely exploitable. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2016-7429
Severity
LOW
CVSS
3.7
EPSS
7.42%

Original NVD Description

NTP before 4.2.8p9 changes the peer structure to the interface it receives the response from a source, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (prevent communication with a source) by sending a response for a source to an interface the source does not use.