CVE-2014-9750: Input Validation

Published Oct 4, 2015
·
Updated

ntpcrypto.c in ntpd in NTP 4.x before 4.2.8p1, when Autokey Authentication is enabled, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory or cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a packet containing an extension field with an invalid value for the length of its value field.

Affected Software

9 affected components
NTP ntp>=4.2.0<4.2.8
NTP ntp=4.2.8
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Oracle Linux=7

Event History

Oct 4, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-9750?

CVE-2014-9750 has been assigned a severity level that could lead to sensitive data exposure or denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-9750?

To fix CVE-2014-9750, update your NTP software to version 4.2.8p1 or later.

3

Which versions of NTP are affected by CVE-2014-9750?

CVE-2014-9750 affects NTP 4.x versions prior to 4.2.8p1 when Autokey Authentication is enabled.

4

What exploit does CVE-2014-9750 allow?

CVE-2014-9750 allows remote attackers to exploit an invalid packet extension field, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or service interruptions.

5

Is CVE-2014-9750 relevant for my Linux distribution?

CVE-2014-9750 is relevant for various Linux distributions, including Red Hat and Debian, particularly impacting specific versions.

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