CVE-2019-6444
First published: Wed Jan 16 2019(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in NTPsec before 1.1.3. process_control() in ntp_control.c has a stack-based buffer over-read because attacker-controlled data is dereferenced by ntohl() in ntpd.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| NTPsec | <1.1.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-6444?
CVE-2019-6444 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How does CVE-2019-6444 affect NTPsec?
CVE-2019-6444 allows an attacker to perform a stack-based buffer over-read through crafted data.
What versions of NTPsec are affected by CVE-2019-6444?
CVE-2019-6444 affects NTPsec versions before 1.1.3.
How can I mitigate CVE-2019-6444?
You can mitigate CVE-2019-6444 by upgrading to NTPsec version 1.1.3 or later.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2019-6444?
CVE-2019-6444 involves the dereferencing of attacker-controlled data which leads to a buffer over-read.
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