CVE-2012-4503: cmdmon.c in Chrony before 1.29 allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information from sta...

Security readout for executives and security teams

Chrony before 1.29 could unintentionally send small pieces of server stack memory in certain command replies. For leaders, this is an information disclosure issue in time synchronization infrastructure, not evidence of full system compromise. Priority depends on whether old Chrony deployments remain reachable by untrusted networks. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems running Chrony before 1.29, particularly where Chrony command monitoring or management replies are reachable from untrusted hosts. The provided bundle does not identify affected CPEs or modern downstream package ranges. Treat this as a legacy infrastructure hygiene issue unless old Chrony services are internet-facing or broadly reachable. Patch or isolate affected systems during normal security maintenance, with faster action for exposed time-service infrastructure. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Chrony to 1.29 or a vendor package containing the fix.; Apply relevant distribution advisories, including Debian DSA-2760 where applicable.; Restrict Chrony command or management access to trusted hosts only..

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Jun 14, 2026, 15:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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