CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-6445: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Wed Jan 16 2019(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in NTPsec before 1.1.3. An authenticated attacker can cause a NULL pointer dereference and ntpd crash in ntp_control.c, related to ctl_getitem.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
NTPsec<1.1.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-6445?

    CVE-2019-6445 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-6445?

    To fix CVE-2019-6445, upgrade NTPsec to version 1.1.3 or later.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2019-6445 allow?

    CVE-2019-6445 allows an authenticated attacker to cause a NULL pointer dereference, leading to an ntpd crash.

  • In which software is CVE-2019-6445 found?

    CVE-2019-6445 is found in NTPsec versions prior to 1.1.3.

  • What component is affected by CVE-2019-6445?

    CVE-2019-6445 specifically affects ntp_control.c in the NTPsec implementation.

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