Learn about CVE-2018-7658 affecting Softros Network Time System 2.3.4. Discover the impact, technical details, affected systems, and mitigation steps for this denial of service vulnerability.
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
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
Exploitation Mechanism
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to mitigate and prevent CVE-2018-7658.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates