Security readout for executives and security teams
This flaw affects older NTP services used for time synchronization. An authenticated remote user could crash the NTP daemon and may be able to run arbitrary code through password management key-file handling. Business impact is mainly disruption to time services, with higher concern where NTP supports authentication-sensitive infrastructure. Exposure is most likely on systems running affected NTP versions with authenticated remote administration or key/password management in use. The bundle does not provide product-specific affected CPEs beyond NTP version ranges. Treat as a scheduled remediation item unless exposed NTP administration is broadly reachable or shared credentials are suspected. Prioritize internet-facing, infrastructure-critical, and appliance-based NTP deployments first. Mitigation focus: Upgrade NTP to 4.2.8p4, 4.3.77, or a vendor-fixed package.; Review vendor advisories for platform-specific fixed versions and backports.; Restrict NTP administrative access to trusted management networks and accounts..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1274263CVE 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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