Security readout for executives and security teams
This flaw can let a remote authenticated user make ntpd hang or crash by misdirecting its key file setting to the log file. Business impact is primarily time-service disruption, which can affect logging, authentication, monitoring, and time-sensitive operations. Exposure is most likely on systems still running vulnerable ntpd versions and allowing remote authenticated users to influence relevant ntpd configuration. Evidence does not identify unauthenticated exposure. Treat as a controlled remediation item unless ntpd is exposed to many authenticated operators or supports critical systems. Prioritize internet-facing or infrastructure time sources first. Mitigation focus: Upgrade NTP to 4.2.8p4, 4.3.77, or a vendor-fixed package.; Review Debian, Gentoo, NetApp, and OS vendor advisories for affected packages.; Restrict ntpd administrative access to trusted authenticated users only..
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Source materials
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- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1274258CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- GLSA-201607-15CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20171004-0001/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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