Security readout for executives and security teams
This flaw can let a remote off-path attacker disrupt time synchronization on systems running vulnerable ntpd. The main business risk is availability and trust in time-dependent operations, including logging, authentication, monitoring, and scheduled processes. The source bundle identifies fixed upstream versions and multiple vendor advisories. Exposure is most likely on systems or appliances using vulnerable ntpd builds, especially where unauthenticated NTP synchronization is relied upon. The bundle lists Linux distribution advisories and vendor advisories, but the affected CPE data is incomplete, so product-specific exposure requires vendor package or appliance confirmation. Prioritize remediation on infrastructure where time drift can disrupt authentication, logging, audit trails, monitoring, or operational workflows. This is not described as data theft, but loss of trustworthy time can have broad operational impact. Mitigation focus: Upgrade ntp to 4.2.8p14, 4.3.100, or a vendor backported fixed package.; Apply relevant Debian, openSUSE, Gentoo, Oracle, NetApp, or other vendor security updates.; Identify systems relying on unauthenticated NTP synchronization and prioritize them for remediation..
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H3.93.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- [debian-lts-announce] 20200505 [SECURITY] [DLA 2201-1] ntp security updateCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- GLSA-202007-12CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- https://www.oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1716665CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200424-0002/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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