CVE-2015-8139 describes a vulnerability in ntpq within NTP versions prior to 4.2.8p7, allowing remote attackers to obtain origin timestamps. This flaw enables attackers to impersonate legitimate peers, potentially disrupting time synchronization services. With a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM), the vulnerability is network-exploitable with low attack complexity, requiring no user interaction, and primarily impacts integrity. Despite its potential for impersonation, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 4.2.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ntp:ntp:*:p6:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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