Description
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.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 7.5/10
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PAffected software
No affected versions have been published.
Timeline
- Published
- Dec 20, 2014
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified