#VU14423 Information disclosure in Network Time Protocol - CVE-2014-5209
Published: August 14, 2018 / Updated: August 16, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU14423
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2014-5209
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Network Time Protocol
Network Time Protocol
Software vendor:
ntp.org
ntp.org
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when handling malicious input. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted GET_RESTRICT control message and gain access to internal or alternative IP addresses and other sensitive information.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.