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CVE-2009-3563

ntp_request.c in ntpd in NTP before 4.2.4p8, and 4.2.5, allows remote attackers ...

Medium CVSS 6.4

Overview

ntp_request.c in ntpd in NTP before 4.2.4p8, and 4.2.5, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and bandwidth consumption) by using MODE_PRIVATE to send a spoofed (1) request or (2) response packet that triggers a continuous exchange of MODE_PRIVATE error responses between two NTP daemons.

CWE: N/A Published: 2009-12-09T18:30:00.390
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟡 MEDIUM.

  • CVSS: 6.4 (MEDIUM)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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