Vulnerability in Ntp
CVE-2014-9293
The config_auth function in ntpd in NTP before 4.2.7p11, when an auth key is not configured, improperly generates a key, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms via a brute-force attack.
EPSS: 0.130 (95.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
Affected products
- Ntp
- N/a — versions n/a
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CISCO, vendor-advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_HP, vendor-advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- cve@mitre.org (US Government Resource, x_refsource_CERT-VN, Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_HP, vendor-advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_REDHAT, vendor-advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_SECUNIA, third-party-advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-9293?
- CVE-2014-9293 is a vulnerability in Ntp. Published 2014-12-20.
- Is CVE-2014-9293 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.