CVE-2019-6445: Null Pointer Dereference
Published 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 ntpcontrol.c, related to ctlgetitem.
Affected Software
1 affected component
NTPsec NTPsec<1.1.3
Event History
Jan 16, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2019-6445?
CVE-2019-6445 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2019-6445?
To fix CVE-2019-6445, upgrade NTPsec to version 1.1.3 or later.
3
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.
4
In which software is CVE-2019-6445 found?
CVE-2019-6445 is found in NTPsec versions prior to 1.1.3.
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What component is affected by CVE-2019-6445?
CVE-2019-6445 specifically affects ntp_control.c in the NTPsec implementation.