CVE-2016-4954 | ntpd up to 4.2.8p7 Validation ntp_proto.c receive race condition (USN-3096-1 / VU#321640)
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in ntpd up to 4.2.8p7. Affected by this vulnerability is the function receive of the file ntp_proto.c of the component Validation Handler. The manipulation leads to race condition.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-4954. The attack can be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.