CVE-2018-7658 : Security Advisory and Response

Softros Network Time System 2.3.4 is vulnerable to a denial of service attack due to a flaw in the NTSServerSvc.exe server application.

Understanding CVE-2018-7658

The vulnerability in Softros Network Time System 2.3.4 allows remote attackers to crash the daemon by sending a specific amount of data.

What is CVE-2018-7658?

The server application NTSServerSvc.exe in Softros Network Time System 2.3.4 can be exploited by remote attackers to trigger a denial of service attack by sending precisely 11 bytes of data.

The Impact of CVE-2018-7658

Remote attackers can crash the daemon, leading to a denial of service condition.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-7658

Softros Network Time System 2.3.4 vulnerability technical details.

Vulnerability Description

NTSServerSvc.exe in Softros Network Time System 2.3.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) by sending exactly 11 bytes of data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Softros Network Time System 2.3.4
Vendor: Softros
Version: 2.3.4

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit the vulnerability by transmitting 11 bytes of data to the server application.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent CVE-2018-7658.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches or updates to fix the vulnerability.
Implement network-level protections to filter out malicious traffic targeting the vulnerable service.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems to prevent known vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address potential weaknesses.

Patching and Updates

Softros Network Time System users should apply the latest patches provided by the vendor to address the vulnerability.