Security Features in ntp
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2019-11331 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-254 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
ntp Server applications / Other server solutions |
| Vendor | ntp.org |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Security Features
EUVDB-ID: #VU36001
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-11331
CWE-ID:
CWE-254 - Security Features
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Network Time Protocol (NTP), as specified in RFC 5905, uses port 123 even for modes where a fixed port number is not required, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct off-path attacks.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsntp: All versions
External linkshttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108010
http://support.f5.com/csp/article/K09940637
http://support.f5.com/csp/article/K09940637?utm_source=f5support&utm_medium=RSS
http://tools.ietf.org/html/draft-gont-ntp-port-randomization-00
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
