What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-1567?

CVE-2016-1567 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.1 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2016-1567?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2016-1567. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.4%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-1567?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-1567. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Chrony CVE-2016-1567

HIGH

7PK - Security Features (CWE-254)

2016-01-26 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Chrony

8.1

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.1 HIGH

AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jan 26, 2016 - 19:59 cve.org

HIGH 8.1

DescriptionCVE.org

chrony before 1.31.2 and 2.x before 2.2.1 do not verify peer associations of symmetric keys when authenticating packets, which might allow remote attackers to conduct impersonation attacks via an arbitrary trusted key, aka a "skeleton key."

AnalysisAI

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-254. chrony before 1.31.2 and 2.x before 2.2.1 do not verify peer associations of symmetric keys when authenticating packets, which might allow remote attackers to conduct impersonation attacks via an arbitrary trusted key, aka a "skeleton key." Affected products include: Tuxfamily Chrony. Version information: before 1.31.2.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.